The Wildlife Society has an opening for two Wildlife Policy Interns with an interest in wildlife resource and policy issues. This 6-month internship runs every year from January-June or July-December at the TWS Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. TWS is currently accepting applications for an internship from January to June 2009.

DUTIES: The Wildlife Policy Intern s will research conservation issues, prepare background information for use in testimony or comments, assist with developing content for Society publications, and attend legislative hearings. Interns will also assist in the routine activities of The Wildlife Society, with specific duties tailored according to the interests of the individual intern.

POSITION: This internship is a full time, six month, paid position, carrying a stipend of $1800 per month. Interns are responsible for their own housing and insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should provide evidence of their ability to conduct research and carry out projects independently, must have excellent writing skills, and should have a track record of work displaying initiative, maturity, and responsibility. Knowledge of how the federal government functions is helpful, but not essential. Although student status is not required, applicants with academic training in wildlife biology/management or another natural resource field are preferred.

COLLEGE CREDIT: The Wildlife Society will cooperate with universities/colleges that offer credit for intern programs; however, students must make all arrangements for receiving academic credit.

TO APPLY: To apply for the Wildlife Policy Internship, please send a cover letter, a one-page résumé, contact information for three references, a college transcript (unofficial or official), two writing samples (one general and one technical), and your dates of availability. Finalists will be interviewed in person or by telephone. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled.

Please send completed applications to (email preferred):
Laura Bies, Associate Director of Government Affairs
The Wildlife Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-2144
E-mail: laura@wildlife.org