Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Fall session (September 25-December 8)$17.50 per hour working 20 -24 hours per week.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking three (3) remote Interns for the Wildlife Protection department. As a Wildlife Protection Intern you will be introduced to state and federal wildlife protection policy (i.e. laws and regulations addressing wildlife), and to the animal protection and environmental protection fields. You will also learn about and develop the skills and tools necessary to effectively advocate for wild animals through outreach, education, and policy.
Learning Opportunities:
- Develop and strengthen research, writing, community outreach, and lobbying skills;
- Learn about wildlife policy and policymaking in the US;
- Learn about threats to wildlife and efforts to protect wildlife;
- Become an effective animal advocate and gain campaigning skills;
- Network with fellow animal and wildlife protection professionals;
- Learn about the Wildlife Protection department and the HSUS’s major positions, programs, and missions.
You will be responsible for:
- Researching, compiling, and drafting campaign materials such as reports, memos, factsheets, letters to governmental bodies, letters-to-the-editor, social media materials, or databases on laws or scientific data;
- Reading and drafting wildlife-related media and educational materials;
- Analyzing and drafting informational documents relating to data, public records, and policies;
- Supporting legislative and regulatory campaigns through additional activities such as phone banking and attending hearings when possible.
- Attending and participating in staff meetings;
- Providing weekly updates on work progress;
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must meet one of the following:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university.
- High school or accredited college or university graduate who graduated within the last two years and has completed some university-level coursework.
- Service member with an honorable discharge within two years of leaving the military
- Strong interest in protecting wildlife in the United States;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills;
- Strong research, writing, problem-solving, and time management skills;
- Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities;
- Able to keep in mind the confidential nature of some aspects of the work;
- Able to work independently and on a team;
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word;
- Demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values;
- Able to follow guidelines and policies of the HSUS as well as directions given by staff;
- Able to tolerate learning about the wildlife abuse issues and potentially viewing footage of abuse.
This is a remote position.
The deadline for applications is August 31st.
When applying, please include your cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample together as one document. The writing sample can be on any topic (e.g.it can be something you’ve previously written for a school or work assignment) and should reflect your writing style.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status.
