**Internship Description**
Grassroots organizing internship with OSPIRG
Every day decisions are being made at the state capitol, the Governor’s office, and Congress that impact our health, environment, economy and democracy. OSPIRG works to ensure the voice of the public is represented and fights to protect the public interest. We start with hard-hitting research on the issues and make the case for reform to our decision makers through advocacy. However, just having the facts is often not enough, so we build power through grassroots organizing, coalition building, media work and public education to achieve tangible benefits for Oregon and overcome the opposition from powerful special interests.
Interns working in our Grassroots Organizing Internship will work with our professional staff on a public interest issue—local, statewide, regional or federal—and then learn to develop a campaign, educate and mobilize the key constituencies, stakeholders, and the general public.
Our priority campaign right now is to require labeling of GMO foods in grocery stores through support of ballot initiative 92. Oregonians have a right to know what is in the food they eat and serve to their families. This campaign is calling for transparency in the food industry so that consumers can be empowered to make their own decisions regarding genetically modified organisms. Initiative 92 would necessitate here in Oregon what many countries around the world already require, honest labeling of food products so that consumers can make their own choices for themselves and their families.
PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
- Gain firsthand experience into the political process
- Sharpen your communication skills by working with the media
- Learn to develop and run an effective campaign to influence decision-makers
- Gain experience recruiting and working with volunteers
- Learn to build a coalition and work with coalition partners
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to alice@ospirg.org
Sincerely,
Alice Morrison
Campaign Organizer, OSPIRG