Paid Internship with the National Environmental Education Foundation for Summer and Fall

Intern, Public Lands Every Day Program

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), a national leader in building public environmental literacy, is seeking a person to fulfill a part-time Intern position beginning late May of 2012 in Washington, D.C. The Public Lands Every Day Program encourages more American’s to enjoy, protect and maintain our public lands every day through public engagement, professional development and partnerships. The Public Lands Every Day Program includes grants, professional development and National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest one-day volunteer event for public lands. Please go to www.publiclandsday.org for more information.

Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail and experience managing projects. The Public Lands Every Day Program offers the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about working with public agencies, the media and non-for-profit organizations. This position will be responsible for researching and communicating with potential site managers for National Public Lands Day 2012, overseeing communications for a new initiative to engage tribal lands, assisting with contests and grants and performing day-to-day operating tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

A background and interest in environmental science/education or currently pursuing a degree in a related field. Excellent research and written and verbal communication skills. A strong interest in nature and outdoor/environmental education. A working knowledge of public lands and the agencies that manage them. Familiarity with most major new media tools and direct experience as an active user on multiple outlets (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.).  Good computer (Word, Excel, Internet) and research skills.  Ability to work independently and in collaboration with our small program team.  Good sense of humor.

This internship extends beyond the summer into the middle of autumn.  Preference will be given to those who will be based in the Washington, D.C. area for the extent of the internship.

Dates of Employment: May 28 thru October 26, 2012. This is a paid position with a work schedule of 3-4 days per week; hours are flexible within organization operating hours (9:00a – 5:00p).  This internship could also be used toward course study or credits towards program, contingent on approval by NEEF and the college or university.

To apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@neefusa.org. Please refer to the NPLD- Internship-0611 in the subject line.