PNWER is seeking qualified students interested in working in a small, non-profit organization involved in Canada-US relations and public/private sector cooperation. Interns must be willing to work at a variety of activities, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Interns will have the opportunity to interface with regional legislators and industry leaders while gaining experience in a small office setting.
Available Positions: Working Group and Event Support Internship (two positions available)
Invasive Species and Environment Policy Working Group Intern (one position available)
Duration: 1 quarter/semester (approximately 10 weeks); can be extended upon review. Fall internships are open until filled, starting immediately.
Time/Credit: Internships position is part-time, unpaid 15-20 hours per week. Internships may be eligible for school credit hours through your University. Please contact your University for more information.
Contact: To apply, please send a brief cover letter and resume to Megan Levy, Program Coordinator, Megan.Levy@pnwer.org or by fax at 206-443-7703. If you have any questions, please call Megan at 206-443-7723.
Please indicate which fall position you would like to be considered for.
Read more to see detailed descriptions about the different positions available!
Working Group and Event Support Internship (two positions available):
The 2012 Winter Meeting will host over 100 public and private sector business leaders in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho this November 14-17. Internships will balance meeting logistics with planning working group sessions such as Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Innovation, Workforce and others as needed. Interns will work closely with working group staff leads, and the co-chairs of each working group. Co-chairs are volunteer stakeholders, typically one legislator and one private sector lead. This intern will assist with event logistics including:
- Manage correspondence with event attendees, sponsors and board members, such as producing and editing invitations, acknowledgement letters and follow-up letters
- Assist in the coordination and support of PNWER’s working groups, including arranging conference calls, note-taking and agenda development
- Design promotional materials, assemble packets and programs
- Prepare collateral materials for events
- Track current and potential sponsors using database website Salesforce.com
- Manage event registrations, tracking invoicing and receipt of payment
- Develop content for bi-weekly PNWER newsletter
- Maintain and develop PNWER website
- Assist in Other Projects as necessary
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Invasive Species and Environment Policy Working Group Intern (one position available):
The Invasive Species and Environment Policy intern will assist with the Invasive Species and Environment working groups. This will include development of sessions for the 2012 Winter Meeting and tackling projects outlined in the 2012-2013 Invasive Species working group action plan. Duties may include:
- Assisting in the coordination and support of the PNWER Invasive Species and Environment working groups, including arranging conference calls, note-taking, and agenda development
- Researching regional invasive species resources
- Researching invasive species and environmental policy, and maintaining a database
- Developing monthly newsletters about PNWER and regional invasive species and environmental policy activities
- Building, updating and managing a PNWER invasive species website and resource database
- Developing reports on best practices in invasive species management in the region
- Assist in other projects as necessary
