Legislative/Policy Intern (Unpaid) Wildlife Conservation Society 3 reviews - Washington, DC

[Michiel Perry]

Legislative/Policy Intern (Unpaid)
Wildlife Conservation Society 3 reviews - Washington, DC
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The Washington Office of the Wildlife Conservation Society seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented federal legislative/policy intern.

The responsibilities will include the following

• Research and analysis of federal legislation and policy considerations related to natural resources, international conservation and global species
• Draft memos and white papers on legislative and policy initiatives
• Attend meetings, congressional briefings and hearings and produce summaries, reports and readouts
• Provide support to events hosted by the WCS Washington Office

Experience

The ideal candidate should be a master's degree student with a concentration in public policy, political affairs, natural resources policy or a law student with a strong interest/background in legislation and environmental policy.

Additional qualifications for an ideal candidate include

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Background and past work experience in wildlife conservation, natural resources management and other federal legislative issues pertaining to environment protection
• Interest/background in federal appropriations and budget process
• Willingness to perform administrative tasks as and when required
• Commitment of 10-20 hours/week over a semester long period.

For a full consideration of your application for the Fall Semester starting September 2012, please send your resume and cover letter. Additional materials such as writing samples may be required upon request.

The internship will be unpaid. School/course work credit will be provided.
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