The Wilderness Society

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The Wilderness Society recognizes the importance of nurturing a new generation of individuals who have a commitment to environmental causes and a passion for wilderness preservation. Our Internship Program is designed with that in mind. It provides rich, challenging learning opportunities for high school and college students to work with professionals at The Wilderness Society and contribute their talents and ideas to a variety of programs. The program allows interns to expand their knowledge of environmental issues, apply academic knowledge in a real life situation, and learn new skills, which will enhance future career options.

Internship

If you would like to apply for an internship, please send
a resume and a cover letter introducing yourself Within the cover letter, tell us about yourself and your school, your major area of studies, special interests, etc. be sure to also include: Name,

For more information, see website.

The Wilderness Society offers internships in these programs:

Communications,
Public Policy,
Regional. Students interested in becoming interns at The Wilderness Society have the option of working on a part-time or full-time basis. There are three semesters offered during a calendar year: fall (September - December), spring (January - May) and summer (June - August). Students must commit at least three consecutive days for a three-month period. Each intern has direct supervision from a program director and is given a long- term project.

The administrative intern coordinator coordinates the intern program which includes advertising the positions, respond to internet requests, sending updated informational packages to universities, and attending universities'career fairs. The administrative intern coordinator is responsible for the initial interview and setting up subsequent interviews with the vice president of policy or directors, and coordinates logistics of selected candidates. Also the administrative intern coordinator serves as the day-to-day supervisor for intern staff; provides assistance in finding appropriate housing opportunity for interns from out of region, schedule experts to do brown bag luncheon on issues that are of interest to TWS and students; and plan educational field trips.

Directors are responsible for development of long-term projects, and educational direction for interns.

In the policy arena interns follow the legislative process by attending Congressional hearings, mark ups, lobby visits, polling meetings, and agency related activities.

Open until filled