Environment for the America’s Latino Internship Program

Environment for the America’s Latino Internship Program

Title: Communications & Latino Engagement Intern

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Start Date: September 2013.

Deadline to Apply: August 1st.

Eligibility: Grant requires interns to be between the ages of 18-25 and of Latino/Hispanic descent.

How to apply: Fill out application and submit cover letter and writing sample at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EnvironmentfortheAmericas

Position Description: Environment for the Americas (EFTA) invites you to apply for an internship opportunity that will focus on Latino engagement in conservation issues. The intern will assist in implementing our America’s Great Outdoors grant involving communicating and collaborating with other project interns and project sponsors. Knowledge of conservation is not necessary, but a willingness to learn is required and an enthusiasm for nature a must. You will receive all necessary professional training and will gain real life job experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

50%- Project Liaison Duties

Provide project assistance with the Celebrate Shorebirds internship program.

·         Recruitment of Latino interns for project sites in Alaska, Washington, DC, Oregon, southern Colorado, and California.

·         Providing general administrative support such as record keeping of weekly reports, scheduling conference calls, and other miscellaneous task.

·         Generating reports for project funders and partners.

·         Organizing travel and logistics of weeklong training for all interns.

·         Participating in a training (out-of-state)

40%- Social Marketing & Communications

1. Dissemination of EFTA’s work through our bilingual (English & Spanish) social media platforms.

·         Writing and editing blog site, daily social media updates, and managing photos.

·         Developing and editing short videos for Internet publication.

  2.    Assistance with promoting conservation messages at national and international levels.

·         Contacting media outlets to bring awareness on EFTA’s work, write press releases, and setting-up interviews.

·         Online researching of potential funders for International Migratory Bird Day.

·         Finding new host sites for our environmental programs throughout Western Hemisphere.

10%- Special Event Coordination

Assist with coordination of yearly Walk in the Wild annual fundraiser.

·         Request sponsorship for habitat restoration fundraiser and request donation items from local businesses.

·         Assist with marketing strategy ensuring participation from local Latino communities.

·         Coordinating involvement of Boulder County environmental education organizations.

·         Recruitment of volunteers for a tree-planting project and for the fundraisering event.

Required Qualifications:

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong attention to detail, and prior blogging/internet writing preferred.

·         Outgoing and willingness to approach new people and organizations.

·         Fluency in English & Spanish.

·         High level of cross-cultural communication skills necessary to work with diverse communities across the county.

·         Familiarity with local and national Latino-serving organizations.

·         Successful completion of college level coursework.

Desired Qualifications:

·         Experience with Constant Contact, graphic design, or iMovie (or other video editing software).

·         Preference for candidates with career interests in communications, especially as they relate to conservation and science writing.

Schedule: Full-time  (30 hours + per week) or part-time (15 hours + per week) schedule available. Flexible hours but must have a consistent weekly schedule.

Award: Full-time stipend is $1000  per month. Part-time stipend is $500 per month. A small lodging stipend may be availalbe to offset part of lodging related expenses.

Application Process: Fill out application and submit cover letter and writing sample at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EnvironmentfortheAmericas

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note: Grant requires interns to be between the ages of 18-25 of Latino/Hispanic descent. It is mandatory for the intern to attend the conservation training which is scheduled to take place in California in February 2014. All expenses are paid for to attend the training.

Project Description: Environment for the Americas (EFTA) is collaborating with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, and Bureau of Land Management on Celebra las Aves Playeras (Celebrate Shorebirds), a comprehensive approach to engaging Hispanics/Latinos in natural resource careers and conservation action through internships at five sites. EFTA will recruit 8 Hispanic/Latino interns (ages 18-25) from colleges and local communities, especially youth who live near research sites to help create long-term relationships between agencies and nearby Hispanic/Latino communities, serve as role models, and increase awareness of conservation issues and careers in conservation. Interns will engage in field research, data collection, community outreach, and environmental education at sites in Washington, DC, California, Colorado, and Alaska.

Visit the project blog for more information  www.environmentfortheamericas.wordpress.com or call        Environment for the Americas at 303-499-1950.