Career, Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

International Rivers supports communities around the world in protecting their rivers, watersheds and human rights. We work to halt destructive river development projects and to encourage more equitable and sustainable methods of meeting needs for water, energy and flood management. International Rivers has a strong commitment to maintaining a diverse staff.

People of color, women, and LGBTQI persons are strongly encouraged to apply. In an effort to achieve greater age diversity, International Rivers also encourages applications from people over the age of 50. To receive updates on new job and internship opportunities, please join our Jobs & Internships email list  

Administrative Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Executive Director, the Development Director, and the Boards of Directors of International Rivers and its supporting organization, Fund for International Rivers.  This position is 0.8 FTE (32 hrs/week) and has benefits. A full job description and application instructions can be found here.

Amazon Program Policy Analyst

We are seeking a full-time campaigner and policy analyst to work in our Brazil regional office, located in Brasília. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) within our Amazon Program that focuses on Brazil and Peru, with the expectation of international and domestic travel.The Amazon Program Policy Analyst will provide leadership and technical support for initiatives to promote sustainable energy solutions in Brazil and Peru and engage in efforts to reform the Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES). A full job description and application instructions can be found here.  

Lao Program Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced campaigner to work in our Southeast Asia Program, based in Bangkok, Thailand. The Lao Program Coordinator will monitor the implementation of mitigation and compensation measures for existing dams in Laos, advocate for compensation for dam-affected communities, research and highlight the impacts of new hydropower projects planned for Laos, and push for the implementation of the Lao National Hydropower Policy and other relevant laws. S/he will also help build the capacity of local and regional organizations working to protect the rivers of Laos. A full job description and application instructions can be found here. 

Thai Campaigns Assistant

We are also looking for a Thai Campaigns Assistant to help provide campaigns and administrative support to the SE Asia program's work in Thailand and our broader regional agenda.  The position is located in Bangkok and is 0.8 FTE (32 hrs/week) and has benefits.  A full job description and application instructions can be found here.

Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

International Rivers couldn't do what it does without its amazing team of interns andvolunteers. Read about some of our past and current interns and volunteers and their projects! Then learn more about our internship and volunteer program and how you can get involved from the inside. 

Current Internships

Policy Program Assistant - Summer 2012
We are seeking an intern with a background in water policy to help monitor the application of an industry sustainability protocol for hydropower projects. A full internship description and application instructions can be found here.

China Program Education and Outreach Intern - Summer 2012
We are seeking an intern interested in capacity building and online communications to assist in the development of an overseas training program and other outreach projects in the China Program. A full internship description and application instructions can be found here. 

International Rivers offers occasional internships in each of our campaign areas. Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your interest in our work, and a short writing sample to internship [at] internationalrivers [dot] org.

Volunteer Opportunities

International Rivers welcomes a range of long-term and short-term volunteer support, including events, research consulting, media consulting, and admin support. If you are interested in volunteering at International Rivers, please fill out our online form. Indicate your availability, areas of volunteer interest, and any relevant experiences in the comment section.