Summer Internships with Dynamic New Wildlife Conservation Partnership: The Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC) is a global partnership that supports greater collaboration on human-wildlife conflict (HWC) across disciplines, sites, institutions and policy areas. The HWCC aims to prevent and mitigate HWC through a global network and partnership of diverse stakeholders across sectors and disciplines that facilitate collaborative learning, innovation, scientific analysis and development of best practices. Over 70 organizations currently participate in this global collaboration. Its activities will meet the collective need for improved information exchange; awareness raising and communication among key sectors; capacity building and training among practitioners; improved decision making and policy development; and enhanced understanding of the human dimensions of HWC.
HWCC is located in Washington, DC. These are unpaid internships that require a firm commitment to a product, but can be designed somewhat flexibly according to availability and schedule of the successful candidate. All interns should have excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical skills; be self-motivated, highly creative, with a strong attention to detail. They should have considerable knowledge or experience in wildlife conservation and especially human-wildlife conflict. HWCC seeks graduate level interns for the following positions: ü Project Development and Fundraising Intern. Intern will work closely with Executive Director to develop projects, conduct research, explore opportunities, especially for funding, relevant to HWCCs mission and goals. Some administrative work will be involved. This intern must have experience and knowledge of human-wildlife conflict, as well as a well-rounded understanding of HWC issues. Experience in fundraising (prospect research and proposal writing) is a must. Intern will determine opportunities for funding with foundations, private donors, corporate sponsors, partnership arrangements, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your leadership, creativity and fundraising skills. ü Web development. This intern will develop a comprehensive web-based information sharing and collaborative learning platform to address needs of HWCC members. This is an excellent opportunity to integrate and apply web-based skills with practical applications for conservation practitioners; to think creatively to develop practical solutions; and explore and apply best practices and cutting edge technology. ü Legal intern. This intern will explore the links between HWC and law/policy. Candidates must be at least 2nd or 3rd year law students, have experience and interest in wildlife conservation, international issues, and the effects of laws and policies on field-level conservation efforts. Focus of analysis will be determined according to candidates interest and HWCCs need. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] by April 15, 2007. In subject line, please write the internship position for which you are applying.
