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Roots & Shoots, National Office Intern
Roots & Shoots, Youth Leadership Intern, California
Roots & Shoots, Communications Intern, California
Roots & Shoots Internship, National Office
Date Posted: 8/15/2011
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Status: Currently accepting applications for fall 2011
Roots & Shoots®, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, seeks interns for our National Office. Founded by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and a group of Tanzanian students, the global Roots & Shoots program is about empowering young people to take action through service projects—creating positive change for people, animals and the environment.
Roots & Shoots interns assist the National Office staff with the day-to-day administration of the Roots & Shoots program, including member services, program marketing, website maintenance and outreach. There is a mixture of administrative work and program development, implementation and writing. These positions offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at a fast-growing nonprofit organization, as well as the opportunity to effect lasting change on an evolving program. Interns work closely with staff as part of a dynamic team of individuals who share a commitment to high-quality work.
Intern responsibilities include:
- First line of contact for general program information requests by phone, mail, email and fax (high volume of email correspondence)
- Working with National Director to research and prepare proposals to potential funders
- Writing content for Roots & Shoots newsletter, eNewsletter and website (approximately one piece of writing each month)
- Administering interactive, member-based website to ensure quality and usability
- Archiving news articles and images
- Reviewing and approving Project Reports received from members through the website
- Facilitating membership fulfillment through database maintenance
- Assisting in the design and implementation of the program's membership plan, as needed
- Interacting with the public and representing the program at events, as needed (potential for participation in Dr. Goodall’s lecture tour events)
- Potential for completing 1-2 long term projects based on intern's interests and program need
- Other duties as assigned
The successful candidates will possess:
- An interest in empowering youth to make a positive difference by offering in-office support to Roots & Shoots members and groups
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, grant writing experience a plus
- Strong computer skills and Internet savvy (Microsoft Office and prior database experience preferred)
- The ability and willingness to be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Initiative and ability to work both independently and cooperatively
- Volunteer and/or service learning experience preferred
Hours are flexible, ideal candidates will be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Academic credit can be arranged. Work will be based out of the Roots & Shoots National Office in Arlington, Virginia (Ballston Metro). Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. This will be an unpaid position beginning fall 2011.
The Roots & Shoots National Office empowers interns to participate on many levels in a friendly, productive, team-based work environment.
Please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (3-5 pages) to Stephanie Keller at skeller@janegoodall.org. No phone calls, please.
Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Intern, California
Date Posted: 5/4/2011
Location: Berkeley, California
Status: Not accepting applications at this time
Roots & Shoots®, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, seeks one intern for our California Office. Founded by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and a group of Tanzanian students, the global Roots & Shoots program is about empowering young people to take action through service projects—creating positive change for people, animals and the environment.
R&S interns gain experience in various aspects of program management and development. They will assist the California Regional Berkeley Office with the day-to-day administration of the Roots & Shoots program including member services, youth campaign development, and some outreach. While some of the intern’s duties are administrative, the position offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at a successful fast-growing, global non-profit organization and the opportunity to make his or her mark on an evolving program. We have one intern position available, focusing efforts on the California Youth Leadership Council (CAYLC) and assisting the Youth Leadership Coordinator. This intern will be dedicated to facilitating the Roots & Shoots opportunities and programming of 11 youth leaders age 14-21.
Intern responsibilities include:
- Providing support to the Youth Leadership Coordinator (via phone and email), especially in support of the program’s California Youth Leadership Council (CAYLC)
- Building relationships with members of the CAYLC, ages 14-21, mostly through phone, Facebook, and email correspondence
- Track council participation in project reporting, events, conference calls, and general reaching of goals
- Administrative support for the R&S California staff
- Attending conference calls with the Youth Leadership Coordinator and members of the CAYLC
- Administering and writing content for regional website pertaining to the CAYLC
- Interacting with the public and representing the program at events, as needed (potential for participation in Dr. Goodall’s lecture tour events)
- Organizing CA regional R&S networking events on an as-needed basis
The successful candidate will possess:
- An interest in helping youth make positive differences for their environment and community
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Currently living in the SF Bay Area
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree or be currently enrolled in a college level program
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Experience working with young people or in an environmental and/or community service field
- Office and/or business experience
- Strong computer skills and Internet savvy
- Courteous and professional phone manner
- Writing skills
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and constantly changing working environment
The internship requires a minimum 6-month commitment (flexible), hours are part-time between 8-15 hours per week. Academic credit can be arranged. Work will be based out of the Roots & Shoots California Office in Berkeley, California. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. This is an unpaid position.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to rootsnshoots@janegoodall.org, with attention to Pier Davis.
Roots & Shoots Communications Intern, California
Date Posted: 5/20/2011
Location: Berkeley, California
Status: Not accepting applications at this time
Roots & Shoots®, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, seeks one intern for our California Office. Founded by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and a group of Tanzanian students, the global Roots & Shoots program is about empowering young people to take action through service projects—creating positive change for people, animals and the environment.
R&S interns gain experience in various aspects of program management and development. They will assist the California Regional Berkeley Office with the day-to-day administration of the Roots & Shoots program including member services, youth campaign development, and some outreach. While some of the intern’s duties are administrative, the position offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at a successful fast-growing, global non-profit organization and the opportunity to make his or her mark on an evolving program. This intern position focuses on the Roots & Shoots California Communications strategy and implementation, and assists the California Program Coordinator.
Intern responsibilities include:
- Handling general program information requests by phone, mail, email and fax
- Contributing to the Roots & Shoots California Newsletter, eNewsletter, website and other outreach and educational materials
- Entering and acknowledging service Project Reports received from Roots & Shoots groups
- Administrative support for Roots & Shoots California staff
- Interacting with the general public and representing Roots & Shoots at events on an as-needed basis
- Helping organize CA regional Roots & Shoots networking events as needed
- Follow-up via phone and email with active groups and groups up for membership renewal
The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent writing skills, and/or a conscious desire to improve one's writing
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Strong interest in people and a pleasant approachable phone manner
- Interest in helping youth make positive differences for their environment and community
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment
- Currently living in the SF bay area
The internship requires a minimum 6-month commitment (flexible), hours are part-time between 8-15 hours per week. Academic credit can be arranged. Work will be based out of the Roots & Shoots California Office in Berkeley, California. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. This is an unpaid position.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to rootsnshoots@janegoodall.org, with attention to Pier Davis.
