The Nature Conservancy – Washington, DC
Full-time, Temporary, Internship
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Through the GLOBE (Growing Leaders on Behalf of the Environment) internship program, The Nature Conservancy hires students and recent college graduates to fill paid internship positions during a 10-week summer internship. This is a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to bridge the gap between what is learned in the classroom and on-the-ground work in the world of conservation. Additionally, the GLOBE program provides interns with the chance to directly work toward a sustainable future for our planet on the side of the Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental organization.
The Nature Conservancy offers GLOBE internships in the following areas: Conservation/Environmental Studies, Science, Information Technology (Computer Science), Marketing/Business, Marketing (Photo editing/Production Assistant), Communications, MBA Finance, Policy, Government Relations, Audit, and Philanthropy.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The intern will support the Strategic Communications team by helping to develop and create content reporting on work and achievements. That content will be used to inform various internal communications vehicles including the Strategic Communications CONNECT site and Marketing Essentials. The intern will also likely interview various project leads from the External Affairs division to create newsletter articles for the External Affairs (XA) quarterly e-newsletter. Additional support would include updating and expanding the External Affairs presence on nature.org, working on basic Business-to-Business outreach regarding corporate engagement and XA success stories, creation of basic collateral materials for corporate engagement and External Affairs, including the review of stories submitted through the Use Your Outside Voice website.
The intern will also create a plan to review/house existing policy communications materials and catalogue those materials in a database/spreadsheet that can be used to help the team repurpose content for future outreach and storytelling.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- Undergraduate study in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Management, Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field.
- Experience using written and verbal communications.
- Experience in copywriting.
- Experience using all MS Office suite software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to articulate ideas in a compelling manner.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Proven computer skills and software knowledge, including social media
- Graphic design experience via InDesign or similar program.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment with internal and external partners.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
- This is a full-time, temporary internship position with a position term of June 1, 2014 – August 8, 2014.
- Housing stipend will be provided
- Please include a writing sample with your resume and cover letter
BENEFITS-SHORT TERM POSITIONS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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SALARY INFORMATION
- $12.00/hour for undergraduate students; $14.00/hour for graduate students and above
ELIGIBILITY
- The Nature Conservancy’s GLOBE program candidate should demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Contribution to The Nature Conservancy’s diversity. Applicant has circumstances, experiences, skills or talents that would benefit others and would enhance the diversity of the organization.
- Commitment to diversity. Applicant has shown and can demonstrate a deep and active commitment to the issues of conservation and human diversity.
Other Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant has exceptional academic aptitude and record;
- Applicant is able to demonstrate a commitment to conservation of the natural world;
- Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Recent graduates applying for internship positions should be graduates of the past 2 years.
Intern Selection Process
- Applications will be screened for eligibility, qualifications, experience level related to the project
- Applicants will be notified of next steps in the process (within 4 weeks after posting date ends)
- 2-3 phone interviews will be conducted for applicants selected to interview
- Additional information may be required before making a final decision
- All applicants will be notified of final selection by mid-March.
HOW TO APPLY
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