Conservation Intern – Lower Mississippi Program
2 Positions in Austin, TX

National Wildlife Federation (NWF) works to protect and restore the Mississippi alluvial valley by identifying critical conservation issues and developing support for common sense solutions that serve both people and the natural environment. The Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB) program focuses primarily on water development projects that affect ecologically significant wetlands in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The LMRB team seeks a motivated individual to join their team for a 21-week, full-time paid summer internship to begin April or May 2006 in Austin, Texas.

The Lower Mississippi Conservation Intern will support NWF’s efforts to educate and catalyze grassroots action by assisting the Aquatic Habitats Specialist and the Regional Representative in researching, monitoring, and reporting on LMRB topics. She/he will generate public relations/outreach materials and manage LMRB informational resources. The Conservation Intern will also assist with document preparation and will complete special projects as assigned by the staff. Other intern duties may include logistical support for meetings and grassroots outreach, creation of technical materials and assisting with various administrative needs. The Lower Mississippi Conservation Intern must be available to work a 40-hour weekly schedule. This position offers a $320 weekly stipend.

Qualifications: Both academic and hands-on experience in water or natural resource management, conservation, biology, hydrology, communications or related field is desired. Applicants with Bachelors degrees will be given preference. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Ability to use various computer software applications is a must. Demonstrated commitment to conservation issues is desirable.

Please apply online at http://www.nwf.org/careergateway or by sending a resume and cover letter to barger@nwf.org