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The Minnesota Project
The Minnesota Project is a non-profit organization founded in 1979, connecting people with policy to nurture collaborations that build strong local economies, vibrant communities, and a healthy environment.  Minnesota Project has several program areas including clean energy policy, creating incentives for conservation agriculture and good water policy, and encouraging sustainable community development.
 
This part time internship will be working with the Midwest Agriculture Energy Network, a network staffed by the Minnesota Project.  The Network is agriculture and clean energy advocacy groups committed to accelerating all types of renewable energy production and keeping energy dollars in rural communities through local investment and ownership of renewable energy plants and technologies. 

Job Description
The intern will work with the Agriculture Energy Network to:
• Research and develop policy content and links for a new web site on clean energy and agriculture
• Assist in research and policy analysis for a working group analyzing policy changes that would create opportunities for producers to be owners of renewable energy production
• Assist in research and policy analysis of opportunities to advance renewable energy within the 2007 Farm Bill

Skills Required
This is a graduate student internship requiring interest and expertise in production agriculture and/or renewable energy.  The job requires a self-starter who is a skilled researcher, excellent writer, and who has experience in policy analysis. 

Pay/Timing
This is a part-time position, 15 – 20 hours per week for the spring 2006 semester.  Hours are flexible.  Workspace is provided in the Minnesota Project St. Paul office.  Compensation is from $12 to $15/hr, depending on experience and education. 

Application Process
Please send, fax or email a resume to: Lola Schoenrich; The Minnesota Project; 1885 University Ave. W., Suite 315; St. Paul, MN 55104 or FAX: 651-645-1262; PHONE: 651-645-6159 ext. 4. lschoenrich@mnproject.org

The Minnesota Project is an equal opportunity employer.