Global Center for Species Survival: Conservation Intern

***APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS***

Professional resume

Cover letter describing why you are applying, the skills you bring to the position, your career area(s) of interest, and what you hope to professionally achieve from the internship. Submit when asked for additional documents.*

To apply, you MUST submit a resume and a cover letter to this application as an attachment. *Students who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered for this position.

The Global Center for Species Survival (GCSS) advances global biodiversity conservation by supporting species conservation efforts through research, collaboration, and strategic action. Interns will assist conservation coordinators in supporting the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) specialist groups, with a particular emphasis on conservation planning and action. Interns will help coordinators with urgent conservation needs ranging from coordinating communication strategies to public audiences, conducting research, organizing workshops and meetings, and assisting in capacity building efforts.

Work Schedule 

​​ 10 hours per week; schedule determined collaboratively

Position Responsibilities

• ​​​Support the Global Center’s working plan to safeguard threatened habitats and species globally 
• Support the development and coordination of project proposals that serve as the foundation of the IUCN SSC APA (assess-plan-act) cycle 
• Manage databases, email, and other communication items 
• Projects may vary pending the needs of the conservation coordinator and may be related to the following topics: 
  • Assist in supporting specialist groups in their capacity building efforts. 
  • Plan workshops and annual meetings 
  • Manage and create content for social media accounts for specialist groups 
  • Assist with research, grant writing, and fundraising initiatives. 
  • Enhance communication across Specialist Groups 
  • Review action plans for various specialist groups 

Required Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year Butler University student from any major area of study 
• Self-motivated with an attention to detail 
• Reliability and ability to meet scheduling expectations and deadlines 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Familiarity with computer and word processing (Microsoft Office) 
• A professional and positive attitude is expected at all times while interacting with peers, co-workers and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• ​​ Demonstrate effective interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication, diplomacy and interpersonal skills 
• Eagerness to expand personal knowledge and adapt to new challenge

Other Expectations

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 
• Comply with University standards and policies. 
• Ensure confidentiality of information.
• Represent Butler University with professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions with the host organization.