 The Everglades Foundation internships are available in a range of topics related to Everglades restoration. Interns interested in Everglades restoration will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with an experienced scientist, engineer, or planner on a variety of topics, including field investigations in hydrology, ecology and water quality in the Everglades, scientific/technical analyses related to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, and policy and advocacy of Everglades restoration.
Eligibility
Undergraduate juniors or seniors, recent graduates, graduate students and post-graduate associates are eligible for the Internship Program. The internship is open to students or recent graduates in the natural sciences, physico-chemical and biological sciences, engineering, geography, planning, resources management, law, economics, and the social sciences. We are especially interested in students pursing cross-disciplinary studies.
Positions
 Typically, the internships are for full-time employment in the summer, and can include one semester of part-time work; the summer will be spent at the Everglades Foundation offices, although the part-time component could be at the intern’s university. However, there is considerable flexibility. The full-time component could be rearranged, depending upon the intern’s circumstances. Interns are required to complete work objectives mutually agreed upon at the beginning of the internship.
Salary
Salaries range from $12 to $20 per hour, depending upon education and experience.
The Application Process
All students who wish to be considered for the Everglades Foundation Internship should submit a cover letter, resume and a brief Statement of Interests. The Statement of Interest should include your professional interests, your personal interest in Everglades restoration, and your unique skills and abilities. Applications should be sent or emailed to:
Everglades Foundation Internship Program
The Everglades Foundation
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
E-mail: internship@evergladesfoundation.org
For information on our Scholarship Program, please visit www.evergladesfoundation.org/scholarship
How will interns be selected?
 Applicants will be selected based upon a variety of measures, including the Statement of Interest, course work, GPA, academic and professional recommendations, cover letter, and resume. The Statement of Interest will be used to assess the potential for matching an applicant to a mentor. What are the Application Deadlines?
Applications will be assessed periodically from October 1, 2009 until June 1, 2010 until suitable candidates have been identified. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Open Position:
Posted: December 17, 2009
Communications department at leading Florida environmental organization seeks intern:
Must be trustworthy, Internet savvy, have attention to detail, knowledge of social media including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Proven writing skills. Able to conduct research and update media lists. Prior internship experience a plus. Great opportunity to contribute to an important cause impacting the state of Florida.
Position would be paid and report to senior director of communications at Everglades Foundation offices in Palmetto Bay. Hours TBD. In addition, intern would be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses such as mileage, etc. Submit resume via e-mail to rgibbs@evergladesfoundation.org
Additional responsibilities include:
- Research (including, but not limited to research of news coverage; data for press materials; competitive research; internal research through appropriate sources)
- Assist with organizing press events, conference calls and conferences
- Build out the Foundation’s presence on social networking sites
- Updating materials (i.e. fact sheets, calendars, planning documents, etc.)
- Participate in collective brainstorms for program development
- Loading press releases on the Everglades Foundation website
- Updating press kits
- Answering basic media requests for annual reports, press kits, fact sheets, photographs
- Managing and maintaining photo library
- Compiling and distributing daily clips
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