Alliance for the Great Lakes is hiring. See below for two available positions: September Adopt-a-Beach Assistant and Summer Intern.
September Adopt-a-Beach Assistant (2008) Job Description
Primary responsibility is to support the Outreach Coordinator in preparation of the annual beach cleanup event, September Adopt-a-Beach on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9 am – 12 noon.
This is a part-time temporary position anticipated to require 25 hours/week from May – September (approximately 16 weeks). This position also requires eight to nine hours on day of event, September 20th to assist with delivery of extra supplies and collection of data from volunteers. Access to a vehicle is necessary on day of event.
Specific tasks will be:
● Work directly with volunteers to recruit participants and site coordinators, coordinate and send materials as needed, respond to inquiries and conduct trainings;
● Promote the event to the media (including web, radio, print, television) through media releases, community calendar postings, Adopt-a-Beach postcards and other forms of outreach. Update media contact list of current contact information, appropriate method to submit media requests, and lead time. Solicit sponsors as needed;
● Work with Adopt-a-Beach groups to coordinate their participation and leadership in the event, including email and mail contact and sending out Adopt-a-Beach kits to Adopter teams with visits planned for September 20th;
● Work with online registration system to track coordinators and volunteers registered per site, help participants to register, run queries, troubleshoot as needed;
● Follow-up from event to thank volunteers and sponsors, coordinate and compile data (for Alliance and for The Ocean Conservancy), track media coverage and compile event photos as needed.
Individuals interested in applying for an internship should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter by March 15th, 2008 describing why they would like to work for the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Candidates will be contacted directly if they are selected for an interview. Please send applications to:
Alliance for the Great Lakes, ATTN: Outreach Coordinator, 17 N. State Street, Suite 1390, Chicago, IL 60602
2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES
Home to 20% of the world’s fresh surface water supply; consisting of five large bodies of water that cross two national boundaries; the Great Lakes are a priceless natural treasure. Formed in 1970, the Alliance for the Great Lakes (formerly the Lake Michigan Federation) is made up of volunteers and professionals working to ensure that people can rely on the Great Lakes for clean drinking water, safe recreation, and natural beauty. With offices in Chicago, Grand Haven, Mich., and Milwaukee the Alliance is the oldest independent Great Lakes citizens’ organization in North America. Our mission is to conserve and restore the world’s largest freshwater resource using policy, education and local efforts, ensuring a healthy Great Lakes and clean water for generations of people and wildlife. For more information about the Alliance for the Great Lakes, please visit us at www.greatlakes.org.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BACKGROUND
With a focus on policy analysis, public involvement and non-partisan advocacy, an Alliance for the Great Lakes internship will help qualify emerging professionals for key environmental careers. Although Alliance internships are offered without pay, school credit can be arranged and we will work with applicants to recruit external fellowship support. The rewards are enormous for those who have a desire to protect one of the world’s greatest natural treasures.
INTERNSHIP DUTIES
Because the Alliance’s internship program is selective (a limited number of interns are chosen each year) interns will receive intensive hands-on experience by working directly with highly-qualified Alliance staff.
Interns will work directly on projects to restore fish and wildlife habitat, eliminate toxic pollutants, and conserve land and water resources. The Alliance will work with individual students to customize their internship based on their skills, interests, and experience. Some examples of possible duties may include:
• Public outreach and education via presentations to volunteers, schools, local governments, community organizations, etc.;
• Assisting with the research, formation and implementation of environmental policy;
• Media outreach (e.g. drafting press releases, expanding media contacts, pitching stories to the media, organizing press conferences) in partnership with Alliance staff; and
• Administrative/ office tasks as needed.
ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS
Many Alliance interns have gone on to become successful environmental professionals. Interns will require a variety of skill sets, but general qualifications must include:
• The ability to work with others in a small, friendly office setting.
• Good research, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to get results and learn quickly while not being hesitant to ask questions and seek guidance where needed.
• A willingness to “multi-task,” enhancing other areas of the Alliance’s efforts (such as membership) while performing direct internship responsibilities.
• Availability from May/June through August or later.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Flexible hours are available. Individuals interested in applying for an internship should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter by February 15th, 2008 describing why they would like to work for the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Candidates will be contacted directly if they are selected for an interview. Please send applications to: Alliance for the Great Lakes, Summer Internship Program, 17 N. State Street, Suite 1390, Chicago, IL 60602
