Natl Wildlife Fed Internship

Great PAID internship open with National Wildlife Federation working
on Global Warming and Forest Justice Issues. See details below. To
apply: https://secure.nwf.org/careergateway/index.cfm?fuseAction=view&positionID=10615

They are looking to fill this position very quickly!


Description: The GW Intern will work within the Global Warming Team to
help address global warming solutions and to engage others in this
important dialogue. The GW Intern will assist staff in building
support for an international climate treaty and domestic climate and
clean energy legislation that includes key international components.
He/She will help coordinate the Forest Justice campaign, advocating
for the protection of the world’s remaining forests in our efforts to
stop climate change. He/She will also assist with NWF’s regional fair
climate summits, bringing together diverse constituents across the
U.S. to engage in a dialogue on the necessary efforts to address
climate change at the local, national and international level.
For the Forest Justice campaign, he/she will assist both online and
on-the-ground outreach. He/she will help plan logistics for the Fair
Climate Summits and other Fair Climate events. He/She will also be
involved in contacting members of Congress regarding international
climate policy issues and helping to coordinate NWF’s advocacy within
coalitions. This includes scheduling meetings for constituents of NWF
and our partner organizations with members of Congress, and attending
congressional hearings and briefings. The GW intern will also help to
develop advocacy materials, which provides opportunities to research
and write about international climate policy. In addition, he/she will
conduct website maintenance and design to bolster our campaign
efforts, and help with online action alerts and electronic
communications to constituents.

Position Type: Internship

Position Duration: 11 months

Department: Conservation Programs

Salary Range: $10 per hour

Education: BA/BS in international relations, political science,
environmental policy, or a related field is required. A Masters degree
and some previous work experience are preferable. Experience working
with domestic or international climate change frontline communities on
environmental justice issues a definite plus.

Required Skills: The position requires attention to detail, excellent
research, writing and communication skills, the ability to multi-task,
and to meet strict deadlines. Experience with website maintenance and
online organizing are strongly preferred and good computer skills are
a must. The GW Intern will work with diverse organizations and
individuals to collaborate on and organize various campaigns and
summits.