Conservation Intern - Governmental Affairs

Ducks Unlimited’s Governmental Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. seeks qualified individuals to fill internship vacancies. These positions are responsible for assisting professional staff in promoting public policy initiatives affecting wetlands, waterfowl and agricultural conservation. Our interns gain valuable Capitol Hill and nonprofit experience through supporting efforts to educate members of Congress on the positive effects of conservation legislation and concepts.

Applicants should be extremely motivated workers, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, possess above average computer skills, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of wildlife conservation, wetlands, congressional process, and/or agriculture policy and practices is a plus. Work emphasis will be in communications and legislative process.

Interns are paid $1,300/month or able to receive credit for their university. Typical working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, about 40 hours per week. Internships typically last a semester, but may be extended pending on the quality of work.

By August 30, 2011, DU’s DC office will hire two full-time interns.

To apply, please fill out the application and pre-employment forms on our website at www.ducks.org, attach cover letter and resume and click submit, or to request application materials call the number below and send resume and cover letter to:

Ducks Unlimited Governmental Affairs Office
Attn: Whitney Tawney
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 402
Washington, DC 20004
wtawney@ducks.org

*Please include your availability in the upcoming months in your application.