Wildlife Policy Intern
The Wildlife Society
Bethesda, Maryland
Description:
The Wildlife Society (TWS) has openings for two paid Wildlife Policy Interns with an interest in wildlife resource and policy issues. This 6-month internship runs every year from January-June or July-December at TWS Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
TWS is currently accepting applications for an internship from July to December 2016. This internship is a full time, six month, paid position, carrying a stipend of 1800 per month. The intern is responsible for his/her own housing and insurance.
Duties:
The Wildlife Policy Interns are an integral part of TWS' Government Affairs team. This team works to ensure 1) TWS's members are informed of policy issues and the impact policies have on their work of wildlife conservation, and 2) that wildlife science is the foundation upon which wildlife related policy decisions are made. Interns are responsible for:
TWS is currently accepting applications for an internship from July to December 2016. This internship is a full time, six month, paid position, carrying a stipend of 1800 per month. The intern is responsible for his/her own housing and insurance.
Duties:
The Wildlife Policy Interns are an integral part of TWS' Government Affairs team. This team works to ensure 1) TWS's members are informed of policy issues and the impact policies have on their work of wildlife conservation, and 2) that wildlife science is the foundation upon which wildlife related policy decisions are made. Interns are responsible for:
- Researching wildlife conservation and management policy issues
- Preparing background information for use in testimony, letters, or comments
- Writing and updating policy-related publications (Fact Sheets, Web articles, Policy Briefs, etc)
- Representing TWS at coalition meetings
- Attending legislative hearings and agency briefings
- Assisting in other activities of TWS, including our annual conference
Qualifications:
Preference will be given to the applicants who are currently pursuing or have obtained a degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology, or related natural resource or policy degrees. Applicants should have excellent writing skills, the ability to complete projects independently, and show initiative in taking on new tasks. Membership and/or previous involvement with The Wildlife Society, and knowledge of the federal policy process are beneficial, but not required.
To Apply:
To apply for the Wildlife Policy Internship, please send a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, a college transcript (unofficial or official), two writing samples (one general-audience oriented and one technical/scientific; 1-2 pages each), and your dates of availability. If possible, please submit all documents as one PDF. Finalists will be interviews by telephone. Applications must be submitted by 17 April 2016.
Send completed application via email to:
Keith Norris, AWB, Director of Government affairs & Partnerships
keith.norris@wildlife.org, 301.897.9770 ext. 309