Public Interest Research Centre - PIRC

Applications Closed

It's that time of year again, when we're looking for a budding, confident and enthusiastic intern to join our small and dynamic team, in mid-Wales - applications to rich@pirc.info - details below:

The successful candidate will work over a six-month period on one or two of the following projects:

• Climate safety - a project synthesising the latest climate science and its implications on policymaking and campaigning;
• Coal in the UK - documenting the proposed expansion of the UK coal industry;
• Renewables can do it - a project promoting the potential for renewable energy to provide the majority of our energy needs;
• Core work - exploring mechanisms which can finance the transition to zero-carbon infrastructure.

This will involve:

• Independent research to support PIRC projects;
• Participation in project development sessions;
• Opportunities to present material in meetings and seminars;
• Collective duties and some administrative work.

Full training will be provided where necessary.

Personal & skills:

• Great organisational skills;
• Self-motivated & hard-working;
• Environmentally conscious;
• Ability to work individually & in a small team;
• Some experience of copywriting an advantage;
• IT skills essential (Word, Excel, Email etc.. )

In return we can offer a chance to make a significant contribution to our work, to get experience of working for a small charity on environmental issues, and the supervision and support of our staff.

You would need to be based in mid-Wales for the duration of the placement. Within certain limits, PIRC will cover accommodation, travel and lunch expenses for volunteers.

About PIRC

PIRC is an independent charity integrating key research on climate change, energy & economics - widening its audience and increasing its impact. Our most recent work has included "Climate Safety", a report synthesising the latest climate science and its implications on policymaking and campaigning (climatesafety.org); "Coal in the UK", an interactive map and website exposing and monitoring the proposed expansion of the UK coal industry (coalintheuk.org) and last year "Zero Carbon Britain" a collaboration with the Centre for Alternative Technology on an ambitious 20 year decarbonisation plan for the UK (zerocarbonbritain.org).

PIRC has three permanent staff members, and a working model which minimises hierarchy, with all staff members sharing administrative tasks, as well as more interesting work!

Availability

6 month placement
Interviews will take place between the 19-21st February.

Included

PIRC can cover accommodation, travel and lunch expenses, within certain limits

To Apply

Send a CV supported by a covering letter that shows how your experience and skillset suits the position, to arrive by 9am, Monday 2nd February, to:

Richard Hawkins
PIRC
Y Plas
Machynlleth
Powys
SY20 8ER

01654 702277
rich@pirc.info