GAIN EXPERIENCE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Spend a term working with the nation’s leading endangered species advocacy non-profit and help fight global warming, turn back political attacks on our nation’s environmental laws, and protect some of Earth’s most imperiled plants, animals, and habitat.

Interns assist with all aspects of the Center’s activities, from legal and scientific work to fundraising, outreach, and publications.  The Center offers a dynamic, flexible work environment with excellent mentoring opportunities.  Typically, positions are filled on a rolling basis and require a minimum three-month commitment, although shorter term or project-specific internships may be accommodated.   A small stipend may be available for qualified candidates, or alternatively, hourly work-study compensation for interns with confirmed federal work-study financial aid awards.  Internships are not limited to students; all interested qualified parties should apply.

Current internships are indexed by region.

ABOUT THE CENTER

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

TUCSON

Mexican Gray Wolf Campaign
40 hours per week
Requires extensive travel throughout Arizona and New Mexico

Description: Facilitate communication in public outreach campaign to reform the Mexican gray wolf recovery program and extricate this highly imperiled species from livestock industry supported governmental persecution.

Duties: (1) Organize and staff letter writing tables at Center booths at fairs and festivals in Arizona and New Mexico; (2) Organize public outreach events; (3) Investigate public lands in areas of wolf-livestock conflict to document violations of grazing standards; (4) Perform data entry and other office work.

Qualifications: Excellent verbal and writing skills; basic computer literacy; ability to operate independently; time flexibility for travel; ability to hike and camp in primitive settings; photographic skills; common sense.

Application process: Send résumé and short (2-4 pp.) writing sample to Michael J. Robinson by mail, fax or email:
Center for Biological Diversity
P.O. Box 53166
Pinos Altos, NM 88053-3166
Phone: (575) 534-0360
Fax: (575) 534-0876
michaelr@biologicaldiversity.org

Photo Archive Internship
Part time (10-25 hours per week)
Fall 2009

This position offers a small monthly stipend based on hours worked OR work-study compensation for students with federal work-study financial aid awards.

General position overview: The Photo Archive Assistant will organize and archive photos of wildlife and landscapes to an online database, and will assist with compilation of photos for Center publications. The Photo Archive Assistant will work under the supervision of the Publications Director, but much of the work will be done independently.

Duties: (1) Catalog, label, and upload images to an online database according to taxon and species, habitat type, image size, permission level, etc. (2) Record pertinent information about each image in the database for staff reference.  (3) Assist in searching for photos for Center publications and contacting photographers for permission and files, and in maintaining a separate database to track photographer information. 

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will    

• have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
• have some basic experience working with and manipulating digital photographs and scanned images ( knowledge of Adobe Photoshop a plus);
• be very comfortable with Windows-based operating systems; and
• work well independently, with guidance from supervisor.

Application process: E-mail a cover letter and résumé to juliem@biologicaldiversity.org
Contact: Julie Miller, Publications Director, (520) 623-5252, ext. 303

SAN FRANCISCO

International Program Internship
part time (fall semester)

Description: The International Program intern will assist program staff in researching international issues and producing nonlegal documents.

Duties: Conduct research and writing related to protecting endangered species and wild places across the globe.

Qualifications: Strong research and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Center for Biological Diversity are required. A background in environmental or legal studies or related experience is preferred. Students with diverse backgrounds and/or federal work study eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Application process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the international program internship, a résumé, a writing sample, a transcript, and references to:
Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: International Program Internship
351 California St., Ste. 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
jlopez@biologicaldiversity.org

Legal Internship
Full time (summer); part time (semester)

Description: Legal interns will assist with the preparation of litigation aimed at protecting imperiled species and habitat. The San Francisco office is a hub of legal activity with several attorneys working on cutting edge environmental law issues. Interns are likely to work on projects concerning ocean protection, climate change, public lands, and urban wildlands. We are seeking full-time summer interns and part-time semester interns.

Duties: Legal interns will conduct legal research and writing. Depending on current needs, interns will prepare legal memos, assist with brief writing, prepare filings, investigate new cases, and draft official policy comments. On occasion, interns will have opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings.

Qualifications: Creative, motivated, and good-humored law students are encouraged to apply. Internship requires strong legal research and writing skills. Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience preferred. Students with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Application process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, a résumé, writing sample, transcript, and references to:
Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: Legal Internship Committee
351 California St., Ste. 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
sfinternship@biologicaldiversity.org

Outreach Internship
Part time

General position overview: The Outreach Intern will work with San Francisco staff to identify opportunities to educate and interact with people in the Bay Area. The position is part time, for approximately 10 hours per week. Federal work study funds or a small stipend are available.

Duties: The Outreach Intern will study and become familiar with Center campaigns and projects, represent the Center at tabling events, recruit volunteers and members to the Center, and identify membership expansion opportunities.

Qualifications: Creative, motivated, and good-humored graduate students are encouraged to apply. A successful applicant will be self-motivated, have strong analytic skills, and should enjoy talking to strangers. A Background in nonprofit management or marketing IS preferred. Students with diverse backgrounds or federal work study eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, a résumé, a writing sample, a transcript (unofficial or official), and references to:

Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: Outreach Internship
351 California St., Ste. 600
San Francisco, CA 94101
sf-outreach@biologicaldiversity.org

PORTLAND, OREGON

Conservation Biology Internship
Full time for three months

Description: Review the status and management of imperiled species.

Duties: Compile information on imperiled species from existing research and management documents.

Qualifications: Technical writing skills, basic knowledge of conservation biology, database competency.

Application process: Send writing sample, cover letter and résumé to (no phone calls please):
Center for Biological Diversity
Attn: Conservation Biology Internship
P.O. Box 11374
Portland, OR 97211-0374