What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at The Conservation Fund?
TITLE: Intern
LINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION: Conservation Acquisitions/Western Region
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – Part-time up to 22.5 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks
REPORTS TO: VP & Regional Director, Southwest
NUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: None
LOCATION: Niwot, Colorado
DURATION: February 3 – April 30, 2025
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
We seek an energetic and flexible self-starter with knowledge and interest in the conservation space. The intern will work under the guidance of the VP & Regional Director, Southwest to assist with projects and initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support the Colorado Team members in Statewide Planning Analysis to help understand the latest planning efforts happening across Colorado. Develop a list of recommendations.
- Assist the Colorado Team members with Local and Statewide Funding Feasibility Study.
- Shadow project managers in 3-5 meetings with partners and/or landowners to learn about real estate transactions and how TCF strives to add value to our partnerships.
- Join project managers on occasional site visits to learn how they evaluate properties and consider the feasibility of protecting a specific parcel.
- Prepare background research and meeting agendas as needed
- Other work as assigned
WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO HAVE
- Desire to work/learn in the conservation space.
- Dependability, initiative, and follow-through
- Strong organizational, task management, and time management skills
- Research and writing skills
- Software: Microsoft Office, OneDrive
- Willingness to work cooperatively with a broad range of people
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position pays $17/hour. (22.5-hour work week for a total of 12 weeks). This position does not include benefits.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, The Conservation Fund encourages you to apply.
The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
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