We're Looking for Spring Interns!

Are you looking to gain experience in the nonprofit and/or outdoor industry? The Center is actively seeking interns for 2010. Internships vary in length (generally lasting 6 weeks or more) and are available on a part-time or full-time basis (10 hours/week minimum).

INTERNSHIPS
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics offers internships throughout the year, giving interns an opportunity to work on a variety of different projects and gain valuable experience in a number of areas, including:

Education and Training
Program Development
Marketing
Scientific Research
Membership/Partnership Programs
Database Management
Development/Fund Raising
Grant Writing
Curriculum Development
General Outreach

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR AN INTERNSHIP, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

• Complete an Internship Application with a letter of interest and resume.
• Two references are required, preferably from employers or professors/teachers rather than family members or friends. Please have your reference use the Intern Reference Form. We cannot process your application until we receive these forms from your references.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Internships with the Center are generally unpaid.
Internships vary in length from a few weeks to six months. Length of internship and daily hours are negotiable.
Internships are only available in Boulder, Colorado, and the Center does not provide housing.
The Center for Outdoor Ethics is an equal opportunity employer.

More information can be found here.

Intern Help

Most non profits I know of could use an extra hand once in a while - if not all the time. Usually resources are spread pretty thin. When the opportunity to have an intern (or two) arises, we generally jump at the chance. Now, interns aren't always a perfect fit for an organization but for the most part, we have had wonderful workers over the years and this summer has been no exception.

Our two interns this summer, Whit and Lili, have not only been wonderful to work with, they have fit into our small group almost seamlessly. And the projects they've accomplished will leave a lasting impact on this organization. These two stars have helped create a usable photo library, built new constituency groups, maximized our social networking/communications, helped schedule the Traveling Trainers, conducted research surveys and more. Sound like a lot? Well it is and we're tremendously proud of all they have accomplished in such a short period of time.

But don't worry - we didn't work them to the bone. We made time for a little fun here and there (see pics of our group bike ride and Whit's frisbee skills). If given the choice - hire an intern. It can often make the difference between good and great for a non profit.

Interested in joining the Leave No Trace staff here in Boulder? More information on internships can be found here: http://www.lnt.org/aboutUs/internships.php.

Seeking: Community Outreach Intern

POSITION: Community Outreach Intern
CLOSING DATE: May 15, 2009 or until position is filled
SEND INFO TO: Outreach Manager, Center for Outdoor Ethics
P.O. Box 997,
Boulder, CO 80306
Email: info@LNT.org
(NO CALLS PLEASE)

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is seeking a motivated and conservation- oriented individual for a full-time (20+ hours a week) summer internship (June through August) for a Community Marketing project in Boulder, Colorado. Leave No Trace is a critical conservation movement that promotes sustainable outdoor recreation for the benefit of people and the natural environment.

The Community Outreach Intern will work closely with both the Outreach Manager and the Community and Partnership Coordinator to oversee the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer10th Anniversary Challenge using YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools, as well as completing administrative tasks as necessary. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer program, launched in 1999, consists of two teams of highly skilled Leave No Trace educators that travel from state-to-state teaching and promoting Leave No Trace to outdoor retailers, youth serving organizations, land managers, hiking, biking and other user groups and individuals across the country. 

In 2009, we’re celebrating their tremendous outreach efforts by encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to make a pledge to not only join a nationwide conservation movement, but to pledge to take Leaving No Trace ethics where it matters most - the places we play.

Qualified candidates should have some administrative and social media experience and have the ability to manage a variety of tasks. Knowledge of databases and Macintosh platform is helpful. Outdoor industry, conservation/education experience is a plus but not required. The Center for Outdoor Ethics is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all races, ages, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Application information can be found here.

Learn more about the award-winning Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org