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Roots & Shoots, National Office Intern

Roots & Shoots Internship, National Office
Date Posted: 8/17/2010
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Status: Currently accepting applications for summer

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)
• Coordinating the 2010 Roots & Shoots Day of Peace communications and photos with the National Office team
• Working with National Program Manager 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)
• Providing phone coverage, on a rotating basis, to JGI's receptionist two days each week
• 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 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 starting immediately and will go through the fall.

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.