Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is Seeking Interns

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to electing conservation leaders, holding decision makers accountable and encouraging lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin's public health and natural resources.  For more information on the organization, visit www.conservationvoters.org. 

Interns will learn more about the operations of nonprofit organizations and will work closely with experienced professional staff.  Spring internship opportunities include: Program, Development, and Communications. 

To learn more, please see below.

Reporting to the Central Organizer, the Program Intern(s) will work to pass and defend top conservation issues by: 1) engaging citizens on conservation issue campaigns, 2) assisting with issue research, 3) generating and tracking media coverage, 4) recruiting a new generation of members to our social networking sites on Facebook and Twitter; 5) encouraging on-line supporters to take action and volunteer.  The Program Intern will gain skills in field organizing while also learning more about conservation policy.  

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Intern(s) will play a key role in supporting WLCV’s fundraising efforts, assisting with:  1) WLCV Bike Ride & Brewfest event coordination; 2) donor research and prospecting; 3) membership program support. The Development Intern will gain valuable marketing/fundraising skills and have the opportunity to work on a statewide member recruitment campaign from concept to completion. 

Skills Required

·Organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.

·Ability to conduct research on-line or through traditional media. 

·Database management experience and event planning skills a plus.

·Independently motivated and enjoy working with people. 

Details

·Interns will work from the Madison office of Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, located ~2 blocks from the Capitol and on the bus line. 

·Interns may earn 2-4 course credits (typically, students earn 1 credit for every 3-4 hours worked per week).  The position is unpaid. 

·Interns are responsible for finding a faculty sponsor and meeting all internship requirements of the college or university. 

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Angela West Blank or 133 S. Butler St., #320, Madison, 53703.  Please indicate if you have an internship preference from the two available.