Policy Internship with WCS

Legislative / Policy Intern
Wildlife Conservation Society
Washington Office


The Washington Office of the Wildlife Conservation Society seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented federal legislative/policy intern. The responsibilities will include the following:

- Research and analysis of federal legislation and policy considerations related to natural resources, foreign policy and climate change
- Draft memos and white papers on legislative and policy initiatives
- Attend briefings and hearings
- Provide support to events hosted by the WCS Washington Office

The ideal candidate should be a master’s degree student with a concentration in political affairs, foreign policy, climate change, natural resources policy or a law student with a strong interest/background in legislation and policy. Additional qualifications for an ideal candidate include:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Interest/background in wildlife conservation, foreign policy, climate change, and other federal legislative issues
- Interest/background in federal appropriations process
- Willingness to perform administrative tasks as and when required
- Commitment of 10-20 hours/week over a semester long period.

For a full consideration of your application, please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

Michael Deahn
Wildlife Conservation Society
Washington Office
444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 397
Washington, DC 20001
mdeahn@wcs.org
(202) 624 8195

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth. For more information, please visit: www.wcs.org