California Wilderness Coalition Policy Intern
Institute for International Public Policy (open to underrepresented minority)
The IIPP Fellowship program provides students with specially designed
education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in
international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the
nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a multi-year sequence of
summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training,
internships, and graduate study, complemented by career development
services along the way. UNCFSP is aided in the student recruitment effort
by its institutional partners and distinguished selection panels comprised
of practitioners, academics, graduate school admissions directors,
foundation executives, and IIPP alumni.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Sophomore student, enrolled full-time at four-year (baccalaureate) institution;
U.S. citizen or permanent resident (documentary support required)
Minimum 3.2 grade point average (on 4.0-scale)
Strong interest in international affairs
CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS COALITION
Job Announcement
JOB TITLE: Policy Intern
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The California Wilderness Coalition (CWC) protects the landscapes that make
California unique, providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a
place for spiritual renewal. Since 1976, CWC has been the only statewide
organization in California dedicated to protecting California's last
remaining wild places. We currently have field offices in Eureka,
Riverside, and Redding. Our central office is in Oakland.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
CWC seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual to work as a Policy
Intern. CWC's conservation program includes: advocacy for wilderness on
public lands, fighting against irresponsible development proposals in wild
lands, and building a stronger constituency for conservation throughout the
state. The responsibilities for the Policy Intern include: providing
assistance to CWC's policy staff and Executive Director in research,
drafting materials, and organizing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should be committed environmentalists with superior public
speaking and writing skills. The ability to work independently and a keen
political sense are essential.
The position is part-time 5 to 10 hours a week with a $200 a month stipend
during the school year.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information on the CWC, go to
Send resume and cover letter to:
Meredith Eilers, Office Manager
Email: meilers@calwild.org