<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>
<h3>Jobs</h3>
<h4>Program Manager, Outdoor Spaces.</h4>
MPAC is seeking an individual interested in part-time employment (20 hours/week) with a keen interest in the sustainable management of outdoor spaces through the promotion of Natural Lawn Care. The position will require experience in developing education and training programs, including:

1) creating presentations and resources;
2) coordinating events;
3) performing outreach; and
4) promoting sustainable policy.

<strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong>

Develop and manage education and outreach campaigns around the use of pesticides in outdoor environments;
<ul>
	<li>Effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences by creating literature, presentations, blog posts, news articles, etc.;</li>
	<li>Research and assimilate innovations, health risks and other issues associated with pesticide use and pest control;</li>
	<li>Collect, maintain, and analyze data relevant to outreach efforts;</li>
	<li>Monitor and leverage ongoing trends in the use of pesticides outdoors and their alternatives;</li>
	<li>Assist with reviewing and creating deliverables for grant proposals and preparing grant reports;</li>
	<li>Other activities include: office administrative duties and assisting with fundraising activities.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Qualifications:</strong>

Successful applicants with have the following qualifications:
<ul>
	<li>Demonstrated interest in MPAC's mission;</li>
	<li>Bachelors or Master's degree in environmental studies, natural science, biology, earth science, soil sciences or related field including course work in water quality or water resource management;</li>
	<li>One to three years of experience in health/environmental advocacy or policy work;</li>
	<li>Experience in public speaking, teaching, or training;</li>
	<li>Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation;</li>
	<li>Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work as part of a team;</li>
	<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills;</li>
	<li>Knowledge of pesticides, the pest control industry and /or the landscape industry, preferred but not required;</li>
	<li>Analytical skills, including a knowledge of basic statistical concepts and reporting mechanisms for grant reports;</li>
	<li>Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel;</li>
</ul>
<strong>How to Apply: </strong>

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume to Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director, Midwest Pesticide Action Center at <a style="color: #0090e6;" href="mailto:general@pesticideaction.org">general@pesticideaction.org</a> . You may also mail it to 4611 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 107 Chicago, IL 60640. Please do not phone with questions regarding the hiring process.
<h3>Internships</h3>
Midwest Pesticide Action Center welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:

<a href="mailto:general@pesticideaction.org">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf">
</a>

Midwest Pesticide Action Center
4611 N. Ravenswood Ave. Ste. 107
Chicago, IL 60640.

<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class="more" href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf">click here.</a> </strong>