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Because this internship is unpaid, CRG is flexible with internship schedules in order to accommodate any part time work you may need to do to support yourself over the summer. Interns are required to attend weekly staff meetings, and will also meet with their supervisor on a regular basis during the internship period.Interns interested in summer internships with CRG should submit application materials as soon as possible. Interviews are scheduled by phone or in person at the CRG office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Application Materials1. Cover letter detailing why you are interested in an internship with CRG, what you hope to achieve during your internship, the time frame (and approximate hours per week) you have available for an internship, and any other relevant information.
2. Current resume, with academic and professional experience
3. Short writing sample (2-3 pages) on any topic that reflects your writing ability and style.

Mail to:
Internship Program
Council for Responsible Genetics
5 Upland Road, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02140Or e-mail to job"at" gene-watch.org NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will only contact candidates we are interested in.

DNA Database Internship

The Council for Responsible Genetics is looking for an intern to assist with its long-term project on the expansion of DNA databases. There are many social concerns associated with the increasing prevalence of this technology, including genetic privacy and the exacerbation of existing racial biases in the criminal justice system. Tasks would include working with the CRG staff on researching newspaper and magazine articles, academic papers, books, and other related materials, for examples of how DNA databases have been applied, as well as various critiques of them. This intern would also organize and summarize these materials so they can be formatted into a bibliography. (You can see examples of similar bibliographies CRG developed for our project on genetic determinism on our website, at www.gene-watch.org/programs/determinism.html.)CRG needs a diligent, hard-working individual to help us with this project, as new developments are constantly unfolding. This topic will only increase in relevance and impact on our rights and liberties in our technologically advanced and security-minded society. It is therefore of the utmost importance that watchdog organizations like CRG educate the public on the potential dangers that can arise when technologies such DNA databases go unchecked. Application Materials 1. Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this project, what you hope to achieve during your internship, the time frame (and approximate hours per week) you have available for an internship, and any other relevant information.
2. Current resume, with academic and professional experience
3. Short writing sample (2-3 pages) on any topic that reflects your writing ability and style. Mail to:
Internship Program
Council for Responsible Genetics
5 Upland Road, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02140Or e-mail to job"at" gene-watch.org NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will only contact candidates we are interested in.

Journalism/Marketing Internship

The Council for Responsible Genetics is a non-profit organization promoting a comprehensive public interest agenda for biotechnology. CRG is seeking a journalism/marketing intern to work on an ongoing project to expand the circulation and visibility of its bimonthly publication, GeneWatch Magazine. The intern would work closely with the Director of Communications on CRG’s promotional materials, its website, and GeneWatch Magazine itself. The main tasks would include:

• Developing outreach materials or advertisements aimed at attracting new subscribers.Researching and contacting corporations, libraries, universities, and distribution centers for possible outreach or partnership.Assisting with CRG’s transition to a new URL.Brainstorming new marketing strategies.
• Administrative tasks as required.

The ideal candidate has background experience in marketing, journalism, publications, or public relations. Background in web design is a plus. Experience using QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, or FileMaker Pro is also a plus.

Because this internship is unpaid, CRG is flexible with internship hours in order to accommodate work and school schedules. However, this intern would ideally be available to work five hours a week at the CRG office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Application Materials
Please submit the following:

1. Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this internship, what you hope to contribute to CRG, the time frame (and approximate hours per week) you have available for an internship, and any other relevant information.
2. Current resume, with academic and professional experience.
3. Short writing sample on any topic that reflects your writing ability and style.Mail to:
Evan Lerner
Director of Communications
5 Upland Road, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02140Or e-mail to elerner "at" gene-watch.orgNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Academic Outreach Internship The Council for Responsible Genetics is a non-profit organization promoting a comprehensive public interest agenda for biotechnology. For over 23 years, its bimonthly publication, GeneWatch Magazine, has fostered debate and discussion about the most cutting edge topics in the field.  CRG is currently seeking interns to work on an ongoing project to expand the circulation of GeneWatch Magazine, specifically in academic circles. This project would entail researching professors and other staff members at universities across the country and tailoring subscription solicitation e-mails toward their areas of expertise. Interns will create and maintain a database of academic contacts. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the publishing world, as interns would work with CRG’s Director of Communications and GeneWatch magazine itself.   
RequirementsComputer literacy (specifically, Microsoft Office) and organizational skills are a must. Most tasks will involve Internet research.   Because this internship is unpaid, CRG is flexible with internship hours in order to accommodate work and school schedules. However, this intern would ideally be available to work five hours a week at the CRG office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Application MaterialsPlease submit the following:1. Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this internship, the time frame (and approximate hours per week) you have available for an internship, and any other relevant information.
2. Current resume, with academic and professional experience.Mail to:Evan Lerner
Director of Communications
5 Upland Road, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02140Or e-mail to elerner"at"gene-watch.orgNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Only selected candidates will be contacted.