OFFICE LOCATION
New York City, New York, USA,
The preferred work location is New York City, NY. Although this may be negotiable for the right candidate.
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.
We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all of our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
To be successful in our mission, The Nature Conservancy is embracing the integration of innovation methodologies into its work. This work at the intersection of people and nature requires new perspectives, skillsets, and an agile approach. Within a learning environment, the conservation innovation intern will provide a novel and fresh perspective to conservation planning and thinking in New York State.
The undergraduate summer Conservation Innovation Intern will work for 10-12 weeks (35 hours/week) to develop our internal innovation program. The Intern will be paid $15.00 per hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The intern will work remotely with New York Division conservation leadership and field staff to help identify, design, and implement innovative approaches to our work to enhance the impact of our projects. They will bring their background and expertise – perhaps in technology, design, art, activism, social change, management, etc – to significantly advance innovation in conservation. This could include creating processes and training platforms, and /or introducing new methods and best practices into our day to day operations and work. The project’s content is dependent on the intern’s academic interests, unique skillset, and the needs of the program. The conservation areas in which the intern may work could span climate change, water, equity, and lands.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Will work toward developing a functional and enhancing component of TNC’s internal innovation program at the highest level of performance.
- Scope of work includes New York State and the internal innovation network’s global initiatives.
- Perform research to support the component’s design, implementation, and assessment.
- Work to deliver the component within the division.
- Engage as a thought partner with conservation and science teams, and work across other functional areas such as marketing, operations, HR, development (philanthropy) and technology as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate academic program.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Experience using research tools and computer systems.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Willingness to work cross-functionally and with multiple conservation priorities at various levels of leadership.
- Willingness to work remotely and independently (with guidance) full time as a summer intern.
- Ability to apply your expertise and unique background to help transform our organization.
- Ability to communicate accurately, transparently, and to apply feedback.
- Ability to use technology (MS Suite, Slack, Zoom, etc.) for business processes or willingness and dedication to learn.
- True interest in developing an innovation program in the conservation space.
- Demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
- Passion for change management/activism/leadership.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 49501, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Application deadline is April 11, 2021.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.