Environmental Coordinator Assistant Intern- Cambridge, MA
Organization: Friends of Alewife Reservation
Position Title: Environmental Coordinator Assistant Intern
Location: Cambridge, MA
Hours and Compensation: not listed
Application Deadline: not listed
Organization Overview
FAR is a multi-leveled stewarding and advocacy group that desires to protect the public Reservation land owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. We strive to preserve the Reservation for wildlife and future generations while providing a highly accessible natural open space area for passive recreationists. The group is run by a board that oversees activity and helps advocate for the needs of the reservation.
Environmental Stewardship is highly interesting and necessary to the residents in Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont, and Somerville. FAR has been in the environmental lead in Cambridge for outdoor education concerning plants, animals, insects, and birds on a consistent basis, with publications for distribution and sale.
Description
This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the environmental non-profit world in Mass. and gain multi-level skills in setting a model for urban wild stewardship with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Most importantly, the chosen Intern familiar and experienced with environmental education will gain invaluable community outreach experience and enjoy a breath-taking area in the midst of an urban regional location.
Responsibilities
About the Internship: The intern will serve as an assistant to the Office and Outreach Coordinator and assist the Coordinator in daily tasks. Daily tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Phone and email communication with FAR members, donors, partnering organizations and local politics
- Contact local newspapers to communicate events- Excellent computer skills required
- Proactively learn more about pertinent conservation issues and make suggestions on how FAR can improve community outreach
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess a passion for the preserving the environment.
- Knowledge of regional flora and fauna
- A willingness to learn and a keen interest in continuing in the environmental non-profit field
- Communication skills including writing, phone and online networking
- Microsoft office and Excel
- Willingness to dive into a challenging position
- Availability on various Saturdays for 2-3 hours
- Experience working with adults and youth in an outdoor setting
How to Apply
617415-1884
