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ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA'S=20

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE, WASHINGTON, DC

The Ecological Society of America's (ESA) Public Affairs Office (PAO) =
serves to facilitate the effective use of ecological knowledge and =
understanding in environmental policy and decision-making.  The office =
interacts regularly with federal agencies, Congressional offices, other =
scientific societies, and the news media.  In addition, staff provide =
access to scientific information on environmental and ecological issues of =
regional, national, and international importance.

PAO is looking for an intern interested in learning about the interface =
between ecology and public policy to:=20

* represent ESA at Washington, DC-based meetings

* attend congressional hearings

* assist with press releases and press inquiries

* help write ESA's Newsletter, NewSource

* assist with special projects

College undergraduates, recent college graduates, and graduate students =
are welcome to apply.  Interests and background may include biology, =
zoology, ecology, political science, and history.  For a three month =
commitment, ESA will offer a $1,500 stipend.  Work schedules are flexible, =
but candidates should be prepared to start in May or June.  Application =
deadline is April 6, 1998.

To apply send a resume to:
Public Affairs Office
Ecological Society of America
2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC  20036
202/833-8773 (Voice)
202/833-8775 (Fax)
esahq@esa.org

The Ecological Society of America is a nonprofit organization of scientists=
 founded in 1915 to stimulate sound ecological research; clarify and =
communicate the science of ecology; and promote the responsible application=
 of ecological knowledge to public issues.