Role OverviewThe National Wildlife Federation (NWF) seeks a part-time intern to help implement work on sea turtle and manatee conservation and outreach activities in the Tampa Bay region.
What You Will Do
The primary responsibilities of the intern will be to draft educational materials, implement a lighting display program, identify and assist with sea turtle lighting ordinances updates, compile nesting and disorientation data, and provide audience-specific messaging to targeted groups.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The selected candidate must have a permanent address in one of NWF’s working states and be based in the Tampa Bay region. The intern will work closely with the Senior Wildlife Policy Specialist and participate in regular partner meetings.
Requirements
- Florida Resident
- Enrolled in a degree-seeking program from an accredited institution and completed at least 2 years of college education
- Willingness to work on a flexible schedule of 19-24 hrs/week, including evenings and occasional weekends during the Spring Semester
- Able to speak clearly and comfortably with diverse audiences
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working outside for several hours at a time in Florida heat and humidity
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills, and comfortable using standard computer programs, and communication devices
- Reliable and professional
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to use personal vehicle for travel to sites to conduct outreach with target audience
- Willingness to use personal computer and cell phone
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