INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

TUCSON

Photo Archive Assistant
10-25 hours a week in our Tucson office
Summer 2008
Application Deadline: May 15, 2008

Description and Duties: Archive endangered wildlife and landscape images in electronic database, assist with compilation of photos for Center publications, correspond with photographers to obtain photo licenses/permissions.

The Photo Archive Assistant will work under the supervision of the Publications Director.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will
• have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills,
• have some experience working with and manipulating digital photographs and scanned images (Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop a plus),
• be very comfortable with Windows-based operating systems, and
• work well independently, with guidance from supervisor.

Compensation: Modest stipend of $250/month for minimum 25 hours/week. Hourly compensation available for candidates with federal work-study financial aid awards.

Application Process: E-mail letter of interest and resume to juliem@biologicaldiversity.org.

Publications Assistant
10-40 hours a week in our Tucson office
Summer 2008
Application Deadline: May 15, 2008

Description and Duties: Intern will assist our publications team with research, writing, copy editing, proofreading, photo editing and/or graphic design for Center outreach materials in support of our fundraising and conservation programs, including our quarterly print newsletter Endangered Earth, annual report, scientific reports, fact sheets and other educational materials, and Web site.

Qualifications:
• Very strong writing and editing skills are a must. Some formal journalism or publications training is a plus but not required.
• Applicant should be a quick study in developing a working understanding of a wide spectrum of conservation campaigns and strategies, including very basic scientific and legal foundations of the Center’s work.
• Applicant should be able to professionally and efficiently correspond with conservation staff in several offices across the country in order to compile text and images under deadline.
• Applicant should be a self-starter but open to collaborative feedback.
• Attention to detail and a sense of the big picture are both critical.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and/or graphic design background, are a plus but not required.

Compensation: Modest stipend of $250/month for minimum 25 hours/week or $400/month for 40 hours/week. Hourly compensation available for candidates with federal work-study financial aid awards.

Application Process: To apply, please send a resume, letter of interest, and writing sample (and design sample if applicable) to juliem@biologicaldiversity.org.

Mexican Gray Wolf Campaign
40 hours per week
Requires extensive travel throughout Arizona and New Mexico

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 resume and short (2-4 pp.) writing sample to Michael J. Robinson by mail, fax or email:
Center for Biological Diversity
P.O. Box 53166
Pinos Altos NM, 88053-3166
Phone: (575) 534-0360
Fax: (575) 534-0876
michaelr@biologicaldiversity.org

SAN FRANCISCO

Legal Internship
Full-time (summer); part-time (semester)
Located in our San Francisco office

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. We are seeking full-time summer interns and part-time semester interns.

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 diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Application process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, a resume, writing sample, transcript, and references to:
Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: Legal Internship Committee
1095 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1628
sfinternship@biologicaldiversity.org

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Legal Internship
Flexible scheduling but must be willing to commit 6-10 hours per week
Location flexible; can be based throughout the southern California region

Description: In an effort to eliminate threats to biological diversity, interns will assist with preparation of litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act and Endangered Species Act. Other statutes that may apply include the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act. Work will be primarily focused within the Center’s Urban Wildlands Program, working to reduce the impacts of urban sprawl on endangered species and habitat in fast-growing regions in southern California. The Center is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality legal services available.

Duties: Duties for this position include drafting comments on development projects; assisting with preparation of briefs, appeals, and other litigation; and performing research to these ends. Research into biological resources and endangered wildlife in southern California will be required to assess impacts of development. Other research involves analysis of impacts to air quality and climate change. Combining biological research and legal analysis will greatly benefit job development.

Qualifications: Creative, motivated, dedicated, and good-humored law students. Strong legal research and writing skills required. Background in environmental studies, biology, or related coursework and/or experience preferred.

Application process: please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references to:
Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: Jonathan Evans
PMB 447, 8033 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046-2401
jevans@biologicaldiversity.org

PORTLAND, OREGON

Conservation Biology Internship
Full-time for three months

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 resume to (no phone calls please):
Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: Conservation Biology Internship
P.O. Box 11374
Portland, OR 97211-0374