INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY in Washington, D.C.


DESCRIPTION
BirdLife International is a conservation partnership active
in over 100 countries, identifying priorities for action
including: sustainable development, education, land management
and protection, and coordination of other NGO efforts.

BirdLife is offering an ongoing internship program for
college undergraduates or graduate students interested in
conservation and related topics such as public policy,
international affairs, and environmental management.

The internship provides an excellent opportunity for an
independent, self-starter to gain professional experience in the
Washington, D.C. non-profit environmental sector.

QUALIFICATIONS
* must have completed at least junior year of undergraduate
studies, may be enrolled in classes during the internship term
(no college credit is offered)

* excellent writing skills are essential, as well as the
ability to work independently
* some prior administrative/office experience preferred
* knowledge of Spanish, WordPerfect, and biology is helpful

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
* resume and cover letter stating dates of availability
* two letters of recommendation
* a brief writing sample (a professional report, press
releases, or correspondence would be more appropriate than a
research paper)

INTERN DUTIES
The internship is initially for a three month term, with
possibility of an extension. The position requires approximately
15-20 hours per week (with intern in office not less than three
times per week), with specific hours flexible.

Main duties include maintenance and further development of a
fundraising database, coordination of an educational exchange
program with the Smithsonian Institution's Migratory Bird Center,
and promotion/follow-up for a global public awareness event.

The internship offers a negotiable stipend. Please send
applications or questions about position availability to the
above address, or feel free to phone/fax your inquiries.

SEND ALL E-MAIL RESPONSES TO landa+aWWFUS%WWFUS at mcimail.com

Pedro A. Lopez-Valencia
Conservation Fellow, World Wildlife Fund-US

Dalcio Dacol
Washington, DC
dacol at abyss.nrl.navy.mil