Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

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  • Where Are They Now? Lauren Lankenau

    Where Are They Now? Lauren Lankenau

    Interns have always played a vital role at NAPF and we love staying in touch with them after they leave us and begin their careers.

    Lauren Lankenau interned with us during the spring of 2018, shortly before leaving Santa Barbara to attend Vanderbilt University Law School. This summer, Lauren will work with Keller Rohrback, L.L.P., the law firm that represented the Marshall Islands in the lawsuits we strongly supported.

    We caught up with Lauren to find out how her time at NAPF has influenced her life thus far…

    NAPF: In what ways did your internship at NAPF impact your life?

    Lauren: My internship with NAPF allowed me to explore nuclear issues outside the classroom setting and ultimately gave me a type of solace knowing that I too can make a difference in this world.

    NAPF: The Nuclear Zero Lawsuits were filed in 2014, just about six years ago. What was it about these lawsuits that interested you?

    Lauren: The ability to give a voice to people harmed by government entities is what interested me about the Marshall Islands case. The tale of environmental exploitation without adequate recompense is far too common. I want to hold people accountable for their actions.

    NAPF: Would you say that your time at NAPF furthered your interest in becoming an activist and using your voice for justice?

    Lauren: I always had an interest in enacting change, but was unsure what mode would be most impactful. At the time of my internship, I was focusing primarily on science. Working at NAPF showed me that activism is actually a more effective way to prevent environmental harm. My internship coincided with my switch from science to activism.

  • 2019 Fundraising and Development Intern

    2019 Fundraising and Development Intern

    The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is hiring a Fundraising and Development Intern for Summer 2019.

    Interns will join our dedicated team of seven staff at our Santa Barbara headquarters to work on meaningful projects that advance our mission of educating, advocating, and inspiring action for a just and peaceful world, free of nuclear weapons.

    We don’t expect our interns to have detailed knowledge of the physics behind nuclear weapons, nor to have years of relevant work experience. What we are looking for are highly-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to our mission and who want to make a real, lasting difference in the world.

    Our Development & Fundraising Intern will assist in raising funds for the Foundation’s projects and daily functions. It’s ideal in development to be a people-person who can communicate clearly and comfortably with people of many backgrounds. We highly value collaboration at NAPF, and this intern will work closely with the Director of Development on a day-to-day basis.

    Projects will include:

    • Writing concisely and creatively: Helping to write appeal letters and grant applications;
    • Researching strategically: Interviewing donors and researching potential funding sources;
    • Planning and organizing: Helping to plan a summer party in Santa Barbara and our 36th Annual Evening for Peace;
    • Being a supporter extraordinaire: helping with more routine tasks such as mailing letters and logging donor info into our fundraising database.

    Skills/Qualifications:

    • Studying marketing, communication, or business a plus;
    • Ability to write clearly and persuasively is essential;
    • Self-motivation, organization, and the ability to stick to deadlines is essential;
    • Ability to take ownership of a project by thinking critically and independently, while also following instructions;
    • Experience with event planning, fundraising, or special project campaigns;
    • Comfort speaking with and relating to people in highly social situations.

    For more details on our internship program and for application instructions, visit our Paid Internships page.

    You can also view the position descriptions for our other summer internships:

    Research/Writing Intern

    Communications Intern

    Peace Literacy Intern

  • 2019 Research and Writing Intern

    2019 Research and Writing Intern

    The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is hiring a Research and Writing Intern for Summer 2019.

    Interns will join our dedicated team of seven staff at our Santa Barbara headquarters to work on meaningful projects that advance our mission of educating, advocating, and inspiring action for a just and peaceful world, free of nuclear weapons.

    We don’t expect our interns to have detailed knowledge of the physics behind nuclear weapons, nor to have years of relevant work experience. What we are looking for are highly-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to our mission and who want to make a real, lasting difference in the world.

    Our Research & Writing Intern will assist NAPF staff members – primarily President David Krieger and Deputy Director Rick Wayman – in research and writing on key issues related to nuclear weapons and nuclear disarmament. The Research & Writing Intern will also be encouraged to pursue self-directed projects that contribute to the Foundation’s goals.

    Projects will include:

    • Writing articles for the Sunflower Newsletter;
    • Writing articles for wagingpeace,org and other publications;
    • Monitor relevant policy, current events, and legislative developments;
    • Updating the content on nuclearfiles.org;
    • Reviewing new articles and books.

    Skills/Qualifications:

    • Exemplary analytical and writing skills;
    • Understanding of international law and international disarmament processes;
    • Ability to meet deadlines;
    • Self-directed and highly motivated.

    For more details on our internship program and for application instructions, visit our Paid Internships page.

    You can also view the position descriptions for our other summer internships:

    Fundraising/Development Intern

    Communications Intern

    Peace Literacy Intern

  • My Story: Aidan Powers-Riggs

    Getting involved with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation has been an incredible opportunity, and one that has complimented my academic and career interests in so many ways. I am a third-year Political Science major (emphasis in international relations) and professional writing minor at UC Santa Barbara. After graduation, I hope to work in the field of international peace and security for an NGO, the UN, or the State Department. To this end, I was driven to search for an internship that would not only get me involved in an issue of global importance, but could also provide a chance to apply the at-times abstract theories of political science and international relations to the real world. This internship has done just that, and more.

    I have been working with NAPF for several months, but the impact it has had on me feels as if it’s been years. I am exposed to countless fascinating, accomplished, and influential people each day I come in to the office or attend one of the Foundation’s many special events and lectures. I have had the opportunity to work on such rewarding projects as filming and editing videos for social media; conducting research on hot-button issues in nuclear weapons/energy; and contributing to the Foundation’s monthly newsletter, among other things.

    Not only has my knowledge of critical topics of nuclear security been greatly expanded as a result of this work, but I have been able to hone my writing and communication skills as well. This has paid dividends both in the classroom and in preparing me for the expectations and demands of a future career in international affairs.

    As I continue my involvement with this special organization, I look forward to learning even more from my many mentors here about how to be an effective peace leader, and to continue to spread the urgent message of nuclear disarmament to students like myself. As a young person, it’s easy to become numb to the seemingly-chaotic state of world affairs, and feel helpless against the tides of far-away global events. My experience at NAPF has taught me that we are all interconnected in more significant ways than you might think, and even a 20-year-old college student in a California beach town can make a real difference in the world.

  • My Story: Kristian Rolland

    One year ago, I walked through the Foundation’s doors – uninvited, and uncertain of what I would find. I’d heard about the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation while doing research about policy-oriented organizations in Santa Barbara, and I wanted to learn more.

    My research evolved into a year-long internship in which I learned how to go beyond “regular activism” to become an effective agent of change. It was an experience that profoundly impacts the person I am today.

    Interning at NAPF demands competence in a diverse set of subjects: effectively engaging and informing the public; making a longstanding impact on government; and using advanced technological tools to bolster advocacy efforts. It requires a growth-oriented mindset, and an unwavering willingness to reach out to individuals who can help further your cause. Last, but not least, it requires dedication to approaching the world’s problems with intellectual rigor and empathy.

    I had the privilege of working in many different areas related to advocacy and I came away with a holistic idea of what it takes to run a nonprofit. I tackled projects from intensive, scholarly research, website development, video production, article analysis and the implementation of a public outreach campaign. I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, where I attended an intensive lobbying workshop and met with congressional staffers to advocate on the Foundation’s behalf. I also ran the Foundation’s online Google Adwords campaign, receiving two professional certifications in the process.

    I reached out to those with knowledge and experience, spending time with professors, marketing experts, Google representatives, digital media experts, and hibakusha (survivors of the atomic bomb). These invaluable interactions will stay with me for a long time, no doubt. They furthered my advocacy efforts and also serve as a reminder to continue networking.

    Last week marked the end of my internship at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. It’s as though I’m facing the world with a new pair of eyes: I feel empowered. My time there has given me an extraordinary set of new skills, and the confidence to go out and make a difference. I cannot thank my mentors enough for this opportunity of a lifetime.