Jobs, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

Toxics Action Center is looking for dedicated individuals to provide assistance to residents and neighborhood groups fighting toxic pollution in their communities.

Jobs | Internships | Volunteer activities

Jobs

Here are the positions we have available at this time:

Events Planner & Administrative Assistant

Community Organizer

Development Associate

Other positions on Toxics Action Center staff:

State Director

Internships

Toxics Action Center accepts internship applications throughout the year for these positions:

1) Recycling Intern
Recycling rates across New England have stagnated and state officials are moving to open up more dangerous trash incinerators and dumps. Work with residents to develop and implement effective municipal recycling campaigns.

2) Pesticides Intern
From schools to parks, dangerous pesticides that threaten our health and safety are being sprayed. Work with community activists to help stop pesticide exposure from agricultural sources, right-of-way spraying, and use by municipalities.

3) Conference Organizer Intern
Work with staff to set up training conferences for local activists in MA, VT, and ME. This will involve assisting with logistics, recruiting participants and speakers, organizing workshops, and more.

4) Landfills Intern
Research the status of landfills across New England, including shut-downs of old landfills, public health issues, and trash transfer stations.

5) GIS Intern
Research and create (or in some cases, update) comprehensive maps and accompanying reports of the most dangerous toxic waste sites in each New England state, including hazardous waste generators, active and inactive landfills, water dischargers, power plants, and superfund sites.

Intern Qualifications, Logistics, and How to Apply:

Positions are available in Boston; Portland, ME; and Montpelier, VT. Interns must have a concern for the environment and a desire to educate and organize residents in their communities. Experience in these areas is preferred, but not required. Internships are unpaid; volunteer and course credit may be available. Internships are available year-round and applications are processed on a rolling basis. Hours and dates of work are flexible, but preferably full time for 10 weeks. To apply, send resume and cover letter to:

Toxics Action Center
Attn: Internships
44 Winter St., 4 th Floor
Boston , MA 02108

Phone 617 292-4821
Fax (617) 292-8057
Email tac@toxicsaction.org

Volunteer activities

Toxics Action Center seeks volunteers for offices and campaign work in all of our locations. Please contact Alyssa Schuren at alyssa@toxicsaction.org if you would like to volunteer.