Summer Wildlands Conservation Intern
Start Date: late May/early June
End Date: September
Position Tasks:
We are looking for a highly motivated summer intern to join the Washington Wild team for approximately 20 hours a week and help us work on conservation issues throughout the state of Washington. This intern will be asked to assist with tasks related to researching conservation issues on wild lands in Washington State, communications, and outreach.
The Conservation Department works on a number of place-based wilderness campaigns around the state, and this position will provide the intern with hands-on experience using outreach and advocacy to help conserve our wild lands and rivers.
Required Skills:
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet search engines. Knowledge of Publisher, Photoshop, and/or GIS is a plus
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience using social media for effective outreach
* Very strong research skills utilizing a number of different sources
* Ability to compile a thorough written report and inventory to present research with the necessary supporting documents, such
as appendices and bibliographies
Qualities and Qualifications Desired:
* Strong interest in working on issues related to conservation, public land use, environmental issues, and other relevant fields
* College sophomore or above, studying environmental studies, communications, or similar field
* Positive attitude and a willingness to help out the team doing different tasks when needed
* Ability to work independently and creatively
* Ability to communicate well with others and express needs to the team
* Comfortable talking with a range of people about conservation issues and conducting oneself in a professional manor
* General interest and commitment to conservation of Washington’s wild lands
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to Zac Eskenazi, zac@wawild.org. Include your last name and “Conservation Intern” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Application period closes May 14, 2012 at 5pm.
Development Intern
Position Tasks:
Washington Wild is seeking a part-time Development Intern to work 10 – 15 hours per week beginning in early June through late
August 2012. You will work closely with the development team to research foundations and corporations that may be interested in supporting Washington Wild’s work, as well as gathering information on individual major donor prospects. You will also help to draft letters of inquiry, grant applications, grant proposals and reports. This is an ideal position for someone with
grant-writing experience looking to volunteer their skills with Washington Wild to help protect Washington’s wild lands and rivers.
The ideal candidate:
· Highly organized individual able to take on multiple projects, work independently and as part of a team, manage your
time to meet deadlines, and happily tackle work that ranges from high-level responsibilities to mundane tasks.
· Excellent research, writing, analysis, and verbal communications skills.
· Experience using database applications such as Filemaker Pro or Access.
· Interest in nonprofit fundraising.
· Previous grant writing or development experience desired.
· Upper division college student, graduate student, or college graduate.
· Prior experience with or knowledge of wild lands conservation issues and interest in helping protect Washington’s wild
lands and waters.
To apply, please email a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, a resume and a brief (1-2 page) writing sample to Kimberly Adank, Membership & Development Director, at kim@wawild.org. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 25th, 2012. Please include “Development Intern” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Summer Conservation Outreach Intern
We are looking for a dedicated Conservation Outreach summer intern who is passionate about the environment and will help us engage our members and the public on a number of different issues and campaigns, ranging from National Forest protection to place-based wilderness campaigns and mining reform. As a small organization, we are seeking to increase our capacity to engage the public at events, volunteer activities, and through social media. Our Conservation Outreach intern would help us meet those needs.
Position Tasks:
This position will vary in the type of work that is required and will make each day different than the last. At the beginning of the internship, the Conservation Department will train and mentor the intern about the campaigns and issues we work on, so no prior knowledge is needed– just a keen interest in learning about our issues and an appreciation for wilderness! We will be asking our intern to represent Washington Wild at a number of different venues, such as farmers markets, festivals, and other community events.
The ideal candidate:
* has an interest in learning about and protecting Washington’s wild lands and waters
* is responsible and trustworthy
* has a driver’s license and access to a vehicle
* is outgoing, comfortable talking with different groups of people and able to share their interest and enthusiasm with others
* has excellent written and spoken communications skills
* has social media outreach skills
* is flexible and has a sense of humor
* works well in a team setting and independently
* works well with diverse groups of volunteers
* has basic computer skills, such as word processing and Excel
* can represent Washington Wild in a professional and respectable manor
* is willing to take on a number of different tasks to help our organization fulfill our mission
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to Kimberly Adank, kim@wawild.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Application period closes May 25th, 2012 (or until filled). Questions? Contact us at 206-633-1992.
