The Wildlife Society has an opening for a Wildlife Policy Intern with an interest in wildlife resource and policy issues. This 6-month internship runs every year from January-June or July-December at the TWS Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. TWS is currently accepting applications for an internship from July to December 2010.
DUTIES: The Wildlife Policy Intern will research conservation issues, prepare background information for use in testimony or comments, assist with developing content for Society publications, and attend legislative hearings. Interns also assist in the routine activities of The Wildlife Society, with specific duties tailored according to the interests of the individual intern.
POSITION: This internship is a full time, six month, paid position, carrying a stipend of $1800 per month. Interns are responsible for their own housing and insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should provide evidence of their ability to conduct research and carry out projects independently, must have excellent writing skills, and should have a track record of work displaying initiative, maturity, and responsibility. Knowledge of how the federal government functions is helpful, but not essential. Although student status is not required, applicants with academic training in wildlife biology/management or another natural resource field are preferred.
COLLEGE CREDIT: The Wildlife Society will cooperate with universities/colleges that offer credit for intern programs; however, students must make all arrangements for receiving academic credit.
TO APPLY: To apply for the Wildlife Policy Internship, please send a cover letter, a one-page résumé, contact information for three references, a college transcript (unofficial or official), two writing samples (one general and one technical), and your dates of availability. Finalists will be interviewed in person or by telephone. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (beginning 1 May) until all available positions are filled.
Please email completed applications to:
Laura Bies, Director of Government Affairs
301-897-9770 ex.308
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Shannon Pederson, Associate Wildlife Biologist ®
Program Manager, Subunits and Certification
The Wildlife Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2144
Phone: (301) 897-9770 ext 303
Fax: (301) 530-2471
www.wildlife.org
The Wildlife Society (TWS) is searching for a part-time, four to
six-month intern to work in our membership marketing department starting
around 1 July 2010. Duties will include writing articles for TWS' blog,
Facebook account, and other social marketing; recruiting new members;
and performing online research and some clerical work. Candidates should
have a strong interest in wildlife conservation, with proven skills in
writing, online networking, online research, MS Office, and web
experience. Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, wildlife
background and some work experience preferred. Location: TWS
headquarters office in Bethesda, Maryland. Hours: 20 hours a week, with
some flexibility to telecommute. Salary: Unpaid. Qualified applicants
should send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Shannon
opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.
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Shannon Pederson, Associate Wildlife Biologist (r)
Program Manager, Subunits and Certification
The Wildlife Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2144
Phone: (301) 897-9770 ext 303
Fax: (301) 530-2471
www.wildlife.org
