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ConservationWalks Intern
Virginia
Arlington
Fundraising, Ecology, Communications, Natural Resources
1 Year Of College
No
ConservationWalks Is A Program That Empowers Students, Corporations, Community Groups, And Anyone Interested In The Natural World To Raise Funds And Awareness For Biodiversity Conservation Through Nature Hikes.
 
The ConservationWalks Intern Will Research And Contact Prospective Organizations And Participants For ConservationWalks, Including Student Conservation Organizations, Corporations, And Community Groups. The Intern Will Serve As A Point Of Contact For The Prospective Organizations Throughout The Internship, And Be Responsible For Communicating The Needs Of ConservationWalks Organizers Back To The Development Associate, Answering Questions, Providing Resources And Support, And Helping The Organizations To Host Successful ConservationWalks. The Intern Will Work Closely With The Development Associate And Development Director.
 
The Internships May Qualify For College Credit And Are Non-paid.  Interns Can Work From The NatureServe Office Or Remotely With Frequent Conference Calls And Email Communications.  NatureServe Will Provide Detailed Recommendations For Interns Who Exceed Expectations And Will Consider Selected Interns For Full-time Paid Positions Within The Organization.
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
  1. Assist With Research, Identification, Cultivation, And Support Of ConservationWalks Organizers.
  2. Strengthen Relationships Between NatureServe And ConservationWalks Organizers Through Regular Communications.
  3. Keep Accurate And Updated Records Of Communications.
  4. Communicate Information About ConservationWalks On NatureServe Social Media Channels.
  5. Provide Timely And Accurate Follow-up For ConservationWalks Organizers.
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
 
  1. Exceptional Written And Oral Communication Skills.
  2. Excellent Grammar, Spelling, Editing And Proofreading Skills. 
  3. Polished Public Speaking And Presentation Skills.
  4. Ability To Work Well With A Wide Variety Of People And Be A Team Player. Employs Effective Listening Skills, Diplomacy, And Tact.
  5. Demonstrated Ability To Manage Projects And Coordinate The Work Of Other Staff.
  6. Ability To Handle Multiple Tasks In A Poised, Efficient, And Effective Way With Attention To Detail.
  7. Well-organized And Able To Keep Records Up-to-date And Accurate.
  8. Advanced Problem-solving Abilities And A Positive “can-do” Attitude.
  9. Able To Provide Thoughtful Feedback On Projects.
  10. Intermediate Proficiency With MS Office Suite Software
 
PREFERRED SKILLS
 
  1. Experience With Fundraising And Donor Communications.
  2. Demonstrated Ability To Connect With And Persuade Others On The Phone.
  3. Experience With Event Management And Planning. 
  4. Experience With Donor Management Software.
  5. Experience In Writing Persuasively.
  6. Experience With Database Management.
  7. Willingness And Ability To Commit To The Mission And Goals Of NatureServe. 
 
 
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
  1. Ability To Travel To Meetings Independently With Partners And Clients And Carry Presentation Equipment And Documents.
  2. Ability To Converse Verbally And In Writing With Others Regarding Organizational Goals And Needs.
  3. Ability To Use Organizational Technology And Multi-phone Systems.
  4. Ability To Lift A Minimum Of 15lbs.
01 Oct, 2012 to 31 May, 2013
N/A
No
ORGANIZATION
NatureServe
NatureServe is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to provide the scientific basis for effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the leading source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems.
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Last Modified By Elizabeth Primus On 21 Aug, 2012