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Position: Intern

SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR PUBLIC POLICY INTERN PROGRAM

The Society for Nutrition Education is pleased to announce a new program in Washington, D.C. SNE and our Washington, D.C. government relations firm, Waterman & Associates, are sponsoring this opportunity for students interested in public policy focusing on nutrition education / health / or general public policy .

SNE seeks to encourage and foster interest and expertise in nutrition education public policy. The individual selected will experience policy development first hand working on SNE priority issues with our government relations firm on Capitol Hill.

Program Details: * This is a 6 to 12 month position beginning as soon as possible with flexibility to address the intern's needs. * Working hours may range from 30 - 40 hours per week. Details to be arranged with intern. For instance, a 30 hour work week would allow for the student to arrange an individual study component with their university if they choose. * Guidance and oversight on the legislative and regulatory processes will be provided by the SNE Washington representative.

Duties / Tasks: * Provide support and assistance for the SNE public policy program. * Research, analyze, track, monitor and report on SNE public policy priorities. * Attend relevant hearings, meetings, forums and prepare reports. * Draft SNE updates. * Participate in SNE Advisory Committee on Public Policy meetings. * Provide support and assistance for Waterman & Associates government relations projects and tasks. Format: * SNE duties and tasks would account for 15-20 hrs per week. * The balance of the time would be devoted to other government relations tasks on a wide variety of issues for Waterman & Associates clients. * The intern will be compensated at $15.00 an hour. Eligibility: * Nutrition Education / Health Policy / or Public Policy student, preferably a graduate student however undergraduate students will be considered. * Seeking someone with excellent verbal/written skills, research and organizational skills, strong attention to details. * Ability to work with a team. * Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond in a timely manner. * Positive attitude and strong work ethic. * Familiarity/experience with legislative/regulatory process desirable but not required.

Additional Information: * Cover letter, resume, references to be submitted to
Diana Waterman,
Vice President, Waterman & Associates - Government Relations, Inc. by
email: dw@wafed.com

Applications encouraged by January 7, 2005 but may be accepted and considered through January 31, 2005.

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