Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts; a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food; that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere.
The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) based at Conservation International is seeking an intern to assist with communications of the REDD+ Social and Environmental Initiative (REDD+ SES) that seeks to ensure social and environmental benefits for programs to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation. CCBA collaborates with CARE International to provide the Secretariat of the REDD+ SES Initiative that supports the design, implementation and financing of REDD+ programs that make a substantial contribution to human rights, poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation goals by assisting countries to provide credible information on how safeguards are addressed and respected
RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will be tasked with a number of assignments such as:
Assisting in uploading information on the REDD+ SES website.
Contributing to formatting and printing documents.
Assisting in the organization of events.
Other activities that could be assigned include gathering information on specific topics and preparing summaries.
Working Conditions
The REDD+ SES Internship is a part-time paid internship position (+/-10 h/week) and will be based at Conservation International’s headquarters in Arlington, VA. This nine month internship will commence immediately following the signing of an Internship Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Student of an undergraduate program in communication, social sciences or environmental studies.
Website management and communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word.
Interest in conservation.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
Communication and design skills.
Preferred
Student of Master’s program, or bachelor’s degree in communication, social sciences or environmental studies.
Skills with InDesign software.
Familiarity with Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+).
Fluency in Spanish.
Flexibility to switch tasks and respond to tight timelines.
