Are you interested in working for indigenous rights and rainforest protection? Amazon Watch is a nonprofit advocacy organization with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC, supporting communities threatened by shortsighted natural resources exploitation projects in the Amazon Basin. Amazon Watch works with indigenous and environmental movements in the Amazon Basin to defend the forest and advance indigenous peoples' rights in the face of large-scale industrial development-oil & gas pipelines, power lines, roads, and other mega-projects. As an Amazon Watch intern, you can earn credits while gaining real-life experience and working to protect the Earth's largest tropical rainforest.

Interns work directly with an Amazon Watch staff person but are expected to be self-motivated, creative, and willing to make a set time commitment based on project needs. Internships require a 3-month minimum commitment at a minimum of 12 hours per week. Interns are expected to assist with basic office work. After completing a three-month internship, a limited number of stipends are available for campaign interns wishing to extend their internship for another 3 months. To be considered for an internship, please review the current internship opportunities and then send in:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in interning at Amazon Watch and what strengths you could bring to the organization.
• Completed internship application
• Your résumé; and
• Two letters of recommendation and/or two references

If you are unable to commit 3 months, we recommend you explore volunteer opportunities at Amazon Watch. If you need more information about Amazon Watch internship program, please feel free to contact paz@amazonwatch.org.

Thank you for expressing interest in our internship program.

The Amazon Watch Staff

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Related links: Current internship opportunities | Internship application