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GAIN EXPERIENCE MAKING A DIFFERENCESpend a term working with the nation’s leading endangered species advocacy non-profit and help fight global warming, turn back political attacks on our nation’s environmental laws, and protect some of Earth’s most imperiled plants, animals, and habitat. Interns assist with all aspects of the Center’s activities, from legal and scientific work to fundraising, outreach, and publications. The Center offers a dynamic, flexible work environment with excellent mentoring opportunities. Typically, positions are filled on a rolling basis and require a minimum three-month commitment, although shorter term or project-specific internships may be accommodated. A small stipend may be available for qualified candidates, or alternatively, hourly work-study compensation for interns with confirmed federal work-study financial aid awards. Internships are not limited to students; all interested qualified parties should apply. Current internships are indexed by region.
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+ SAN FRANCISCO
+ PORTLAND, OREGON
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS TUCSON Mexican Gray Wolf Campaign Description: Facilitate communication in public outreach campaign to reform the Mexican gray wolf recovery program and extricate this highly imperiled species from livestock industry supported governmental persecution. Duties: (1) Organize and staff letter writing tables at Center booths at fairs and festivals in Arizona and New Mexico; (2) Organize public outreach events; (3) Investigate public lands in areas of wolf-livestock conflict to document violations of grazing standards; (4) Perform data entry and other office work. Qualifications: Excellent verbal and writing skills; basic computer literacy; ability to operate independently; time flexibility for travel; ability to hike and camp in primitive settings; photographic skills; common sense. Application process: Send résumé and short (2-4 pp.) writing sample to Michael J. Robinson by mail, fax or email: SAN FRANCISCO Description: Legal interns will assist with the preparation of litigation aimed at protecting imperiled species and habitat. The San Francisco office is a hub of legal activity with several attorneys working on cutting edge environmental law issues. Interns are likely to work on projects concerning ocean protection, climate change, public lands, and urban wildlands. Duties: Legal interns will conduct legal research and writing. Depending on current needs, interns will prepare legal memos, assist with brief writing, prepare filings, investigate new cases, and draft official policy comments. On occasion, interns will have opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings. Qualifications: Creative, motivated, and good-humored law students are encouraged to apply. Internship requires strong legal research and writing skills. Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience preferred. Students with federal work-study eligibility are encouraged to apply. Application process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, a résumé, writing sample, transcript, and references to: PORTLAND, OREGON Conservation Biology Internship Description: Review the status and management of imperiled species. Duties: Compile information on imperiled species from existing research and management documents. Qualifications: Technical writing skills, basic knowledge of conservation biology, database competency. Application process: Send writing sample, cover letter and résumé to (no phone calls please): |
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