Summer Climate Change Internship

Open Rivers has up to three (3) Research Assistant positions open for the summer of 2020. The Research Assistant would support specific research components focused on agriculture, climate change, conservation and the environment. The Research Assistant role provides a chance for recent undergraduates and graduates to gain experience working with various organizations on urgent and critical questions impact the environment (e.g., climate change) and agriculture. The Research Assistants will have a chance to meet collaborators across various organizations, meet experts, develop and strengthen research, analytics and survey skills. This position also provides a chance to gain firsthand experience about operations at a start-up with a mission-driven focus.

Open Rivers focuses on supporting impactful, mission-drive organizations focused on the nexus between agriculture, natural resources and the environment. We offer clients a holistic approach to addressing their critical questions through strategy development and implementation.  We utilize science and data to support our clients. Five principles guide our work to ensure solutions, and their execution, are robust, feasible and truly create impact and lasting change.

The roles specialize in the following areas:

• Science and technology research
• Science research with focus on science communications
• Science with focus on business operations

The applicants should specify which specialization they are most qualified for / interest in in the application.
Interested candidates should apply through the website by Thursday, June 4, 2020: https://www.open-rivers.com/careers

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

COVID-19 considerations: Virtual role

Additional Compensation: Bonuses

Work Location: Fully Remote

Benefits: None

Hours per week: 20-29; 30-39

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Company’s website: https://www.open-rivers.com/

The position is for 8 weeks starting in mid-June to mid-August with the potential to extend for several weeks and possibly into the Fall semester.  This part-time role is a minimum of 20 hours a week (with the option to extend up to 40 hours per week).

This is a virtual position.  However, ideally, for those in the DC metro area, occasional in-person meetings could be held in the future, in line with local policies and complying with social distancing. Hourly salary commensurate with experience.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 4, 2020. Due to the current state and volume of applicants, we may be delayed in responding to applicants.