[Coral-List] paid internship opportunity (National Wildlife Federation, Wash DC)

[Roger.B.Griffis]

National Wildlife Federation Intern Program

Come join the conservation community!  The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Intern Program can be your first step.  NWF is the nation's largest member-supported conservation organization, which is at the forefront of global warming issues, reconnecting our children with nature, and protecting America's wildlife and habitat.
Our intern program is a full time, 11 month paid internship that will begin September 2012 in Washington, DC.  You will gain substantive experience, including opportunities to contribute to the national conservation policy-making process.  Key responsibilities include: drafting and editing congressional correspondence; grassroots activity organizing; attending Committee hearings and legislative markups; research and lobbying.
We are looking for individuals with strong organization skills, a can-do attitude, and a passion for saving wildlife for future generations.  Available internships include:
*         Legislative
*         Climate & Energy
*         Water Resources and Restoration
*         Communications
*         Education Advocacy
Qualifications: BA or BS, with strong course work or work experience in political science, wildlife science/ecology, climate science, environmental policy, or economics preferred.  Ability to conduct extensive research is a must.  Excellent writing, speaking and computer skills are required.  Power point skills and knowledge of lay-out and design programs are a plus.  Experience in or demonstrated commitment to environmental advocacy and climate change in particular is a plus.
The National Wildlife Federation is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

To apply:  http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWF&cws=1&rid=460


Elizabeth Wallace
Director, Operations & Administration

National Wildlife Federation
National Advocacy Center
901 E St, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC  20004

Phone: 202-797-6638 |  Fax: 202-797-6646  |  wallacee at nwf.org<mailto:wallacee at nwf.org>


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Roger B. Griffis

Climate Change Coordinator

NOAA Fisheries Service

P:  301-427-8134 *NEW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER*

Cell:  301-980-4694

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