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Internships at Audubon Washington

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Audubon Washington conserves and restores natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. Audubon believes in protecting the richness of nature, encouraging learning and exploration, strong communities, and investing in the future. Habitat. It isn’t just for the birds.

Audubon Washington offers opportunities for internships in the following areas:

• Communications
  Communications interns will write, research, and edit for Audubon Washington’s conservation educational materials, draft press releases; assist with media outreach; and help with administrative tasks as needed. The intern will work half-time with development and half-time with Seward Park Environmental Center. Requirements: English or communications major; interest in conservation issues; writing and editing skills; desire to learn; organizational skills; flexibility and creativity. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products on a PC foundation is a must.
• Development & Marketing
  Development and marketing interns will assist with corporate and foundation outreach efforts, prospect for new clients, help maintain corporate files and databases. Other duties will include researching potential foundation supporters, calling foundations for preliminary discussions of interest, drafting letters, proof-reading grant proposals, assisting with event coordination and planning of policy workshops. Requirements: English or communications major; interest in conservation issues; writing and editing skills; desire to learn; organizational skills; flexibility and creativity. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products on a PC foundation is a must.

Terms
Interns should have completed their first year of studies at a college or university. A basic understanding of environmental issues is a plus. Interns may work 20 to 40 hours per week depending on departmental and educational needs, which will be discussed during the selection process. Internships normally last 3 to 6 months and are unpaid at this time.

Location
Audubon Washington is located at 1063 Capitol Way S., Suite 208, Olympia, WA 98501-1200. Our phone number is 360-786-8020. We are located on all the major transit routes.

Contact/Application
A cover letter indicating which internship you are applying for and reasons for interest in Audubon Washington should be mailed or emailed along with a resume and one-page writing sample to: Nina Carter, Audubon Washington, 1063 Capitol Way S., Suite 208, Olympia, WA 98501-1200.

Deadlines
Audubon Washington has a rolling acceptance policy but encourages interested individuals to apply at least two months prior to the fall, spring, or summer terms.

Volunteer with Audubon Washington!

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference and meet like-minded members of your community at the same time!

There are many satisfying volunteer opportunities with Audubon Washington in both state offices (located in Seattle and Olympia).

Current Volunteer Opportunities in Olympia:

"Bird's Eye View" Mailing Parties
This weekly mailing party sends out the Bird's Eye View legislative newsletter during the session which runs from mid-January through March or later.

Conservation Callers Brigade
This phone bank of people calls Audubon members all over the state of Washington to urge their action on conservation issues by writing to their legislators or attending public-issue meetings.

Administrative Assistant
Volunteers are always needed to help with general office work, copying, answering phones, and filing. This role is perfect for the volunteer who needs a lot of flexibility but would like to come in on an irregular basis.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer Night!
Join us every week on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for evening work parties. We are never short on things to do, or projects that would benefit from spirited and willing volunteers.

Please let us know at least a day in advance that you are joining us.

Administrative Assistant
Volunteers are always needed to help with general office work, copying, answering phones, and filing. This role is perfect for the volunteer who needs a lot of flexibility but would like to come in on an irregular basis.

 

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