National Park Service (National Capital Region) & George
Mason University’s Center for Climate Change Communication
Deadline: March 31, 2013
Description:
The National Park Service (NPS) cares for special places
saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. In
this capacity, NPS is in a unique position to observe changes brought about by
global warming, and to engage park visitors and neighbors in conversations
about climate change. George Mason University’s Center for Climate Change
Communication (4C) conducts research on,
and teaches about, climate change public engagement
strategies.
Seven interns will have the opportunity to work with 4C, NPS
park staff and the NPS’s Urban EcologyResearch Learning Alliance on climate
change communication projects at National Parks in the Greater
Washington, D.C. area in the summer of 2013.
Qualifications:
The 10-week internships are open to graduate students or
exceptional rising senior undergraduate students studying in any relevant
field. Students must be attending a U.S. accredited college or
university and must be
legally allowed to work in the U.S. All interns must pass a Federal
government background check.
Please indicate in your resume and cover letter your
experience or knowledge on the following:
-Background in communication, marketing. journalism, social
science, or environmental sciences
-Experience with social media in an organizational context
-Volunteering or volunteer management experience
-Outdoor education, interpretation or natural resource
management experience
One intern will serve the multimedia production needs of the
intern team. This individual should have a background in visual and audio
media, including photography, videography, sound/radio production, and/or
graphic design. If you would like to be considered for this position,
please indicate so in your cover letter.
Dates, Duration, and Location:
Internships are full time (40 hours per week) for ten weeks,
running from June 17 to August 23, 2013, with the possibility of extension
through early September for individual interns if there schedule permits.
All work will take place in the Washington, DC metro area. Housing is not
provided. Having a personal vehicle is strongly recommended but
not required.
Stipend
Interns will be paid $250 per week, paid biweekly.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit the following materials (combined
as one PDF file with applicant’s name as the file name) to jrolfere@gmu.edu
with “NPS4C:[Applicant Name]” as the subject line: (1) your resume
or CV; (2) your undergraduate and/or graduate transcript (unofficial is
acceptable); (3) a one page cover letter discussing your specific interest
in the internship and highlighting your qualifications. The cover letter
should also contain the name, contact information, and nature of the relationship (e.g.,
professor, employer) for two individuals who may serve as a reference.
Inquiries regarding this internship may be directed to jrolfere@gmu.edu.
Applicants will be notified by mid April if they have been selected.
Deadline for all application materials: March 31, 2013
Diversity:
The NPS and 4C seek a diverse cohort of interns.
Applicants with diverse backgrounds from under-represented groups are
encouraged to apply.
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