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Two (2) Policy Internships – The Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society (TWS) seeks two, full-time, 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 January to June 2017.
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
POSITION: This internship is a
full time, six month, paid position, carrying a stipend of $1800 per month.
Intern is responsible for his/her own housing and insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preference
will be given to applicants who have obtained or are currently pursuing 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: Submit a cover
letter, résumé, contact information (email / phone / address / title) for three
references, a college transcript (unofficial or official), your dates of
availability, and a writing sample of ≤500 words that provides an overview and
analysis of a specific wildlife policy issue of interest to you (e.g.
legislation, agency rule, etc.). If possible, please submit all documents as
one PDF. Finalists will be interviewed by telephone.
Applications must be submitted by
6 November 2016.
Send completed applications via
email to: Keith Norris, AWB®, Director
of Government Affairs & Partnerships.
keith.norris@wildlife.org, 301.897.9770 ext. 309