Lt. Donald Brooks
Special Assistant/Recruiter
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130

Phone: 334-242-3261
Website:

Organization Description: This is a state Conservation and Natural Resouces organization that is repsonsible for Game and Fish Wildlife, Commercial Fishing, and Public Safety on inland Waters, State Land Resources and State Parks and Monuments.

Internship Program: Internships may be held with any of the five divisions listed above.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                    Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
Application Form
Other: Contact for information

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Alaska Center for the Environment

Mr. Kevin Harun
Director
Alaska Center for the Environment
519 West 8th Avenue
Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: 907-274-3621
Website:

Organization Description: Alaska Center for the Environment is a grass roots organization committed to protecting the environment.

Internship Program: Internships offered include Outdoor environmental/education program assistant, State Land Use intern, and Grass Roots organizer intern.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
Other:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $500
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other: Letter of Interest

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: Internships can be year round if applicable.

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Mr. Kris Shorsrud
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
2355 Kachemak Bay Drive
Homer, AK 99603

Phone: 907-235-6546
Website: R7AMNWR@fws.gov

Organization Description: The Alaska Maritime Refuge is a collection of over 2,500 islands and headlands around the coast of Alaska. This ecosystem supports most of the nesting seabird population of the United States. It is also home to marine mammals of serveral species.

Internship Program: Interns work in monitoring seabird colonies in remote areas. They also assist the staff by developing interpretive programs and staffing the visitor center in Homer, Alaska.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                    Stipend Amount: Limited
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: January 1
Summer: February 15

Additional Information:

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Ms. Marilyn Sigman
Executive Director
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
P.O. Box 2225
Homer, AK 99603

Phone: 907-235-6667
Website: www.akcoastalstudies.org

Organization Description: CACS, Homer Alaska is a nonprofit, grassroots environmental education organization that provides educational programs at two locations. Wynn Nature Center is a 130-acre preserve about 5 miles from Homer with a day-use cabin and trail system. Shared housing is provided for interns and staff. Peterson Bay Field Station is a semi-remote, rustic facility about 5 miles from Homer across Kachemak Bay, accessible only by boat. The Field Station serves as the base for day tours on a coastal forest trail system with access to several beaches. The Field Station has shared housing.

Internship Program: Naturalist Interns- 2 positions. Energetic, creative people needed to lead interpretive natural history hikes and daytours and participate in research or environmental education projects. Academic background in botany and forest ecology and/or marine biology with field courses preferred. Interns need experience with teaching, good physical condition, and the maturity to live in group situations and work as part of a team. Alaska experience preferred. May be able to arrange academic credit for projects. The projects are for 2 1/2-3 months beginning either June 1 or June 15.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Botany, Marine Biology

Stipend: X                     Stipend Amount: 1200+ month
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
    Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
3 References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: February 15
Summer: March 1

Additional Information: email: cacs@xyz.net. For more information on the Alaska Conservation Intern Program see www.akcf.org.

Northern Alaska Environmental Center

Internship Coordinator
Northern Alaska Environmental Center
218 Driveway Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701-2895

Phone: 907-452-5021
Website: www.northern.org

Organization Description: The Northern Center is America's most northernmost environmental organization with 1300 members dedicated to preserving wilderness and natural habitats in interior and northern Alaska and promoting the conservation and sustainable use of the region's natural resources. They are a privately funded public interest advocacy organization dedicated to empowering the grassroots through information and education and promoting public participation in resource management decisions.

Internship Program: The Northern Center teaches its interns sought-after skills for a career in the environmental movement while working to protect internationally significant wildlands such as Alaska's boreal forest and the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. Interns must be able to write clearly and precisely and motivate others with the spoken word. Interns must be willing to commit to the Northern Center for 2 months of 20-40 hours per week. Free house sitting arrangements usually in rustic cabins.

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
3 References
Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Additional Information: Contact for specific intern needs.

Arizona Game & Fish

Ms. Jeanne McDonald
Staffing Assistant
Arizona Game & Fish
2221 Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023

Phone: 602-789-3326
Website: www.azgfd.com

Organization Description: The Arizona Fish & Game conserves, enhances, and restores Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and habitats through agressive protection and management programs, and provides wildlife resources and safe watercraft and off highway vehicle recreation. The headquarters are in Phoenix with regions throughout the state.

Internship Program: Intern positions vary throughout the state. Examples of possible internships include: Development, Wetlands Conservation, Mexican Wolf Project, Willow Flycatcher, Sonoran Pronghorn Ecology, Black Footed Ferret, Amphibians & Reptiles, Native Fish Field Worker, Desert Tortoise, Northern Goshawk habitat, Pygmy Owl Habitat Selection Study, Grand Canyon Fish Monitoring, Mule Deer, Vegetation, Non-Game, Fisheries intern, etc. Housing is sometimes available.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
   Conservation/History
   Non-profit Management
   Other:

Stipend: X               Stipend Amount: $7-9/hour
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
    Fall
    Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other: Intern Application Form

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 1

Additional Information:

Audubon Appleton-Whittell Reasearch Ranch Sanctuary

Manager
Audubon Appleton-Whittell Reasearch Ranch Sanctuary
HC1 Box 44
Elgin, AZ 85611

Website:

Organization Description: Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Sanctuary is an 8,000 biological research station located on the Sonoita Plain approximately 60 miles southeast of Tuscon, Arizona. The area is managed as an undisturbed natural area with grasslands and live oak savannahs. The primary research program focuses on non-manipulative ecological research.

Internship Program: Interns work directly with principal researchers and assist in biological inventory and management studies. Interns also assist with visitor contact and with facility maintenance.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: GIS/Geography

Stipend: X                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: Applications are accepted at anytime. Students should indicate the type of experience desired and dates of availability.

Cosanti Foundation/Arcosanti

Mr. Wes Ozier
Workshop Coordinator
Cosanti Foundation/Arcosanti
HC 74 Box 4136
Mayer, AZ 86333

Phone: 928-632-7135
Website: www.arcosanti.org

Organization Description: The Cosanti Foundation/Arcosanti is a non-profit organization who's main focus is the continued building of a compact, three dimensional energy efficent and pedestrian city in the high desert, combating urban sprawl. Interns participate in hands on workshops constructing the world's first prototype "Arcology".

Internship Program: The Foundation offers 3 month internships in Construction/Planning, Facilities Maintenance, Landscaping, Agriculture, Computer Networking, and Archives .

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: urban design

Stipend:                       Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Ongoing
Spring: Ongoing
Summer: Ongoing

Additional Information:

Southwest Parks and Monuments

Ms. Abby Mogollon
Production Editor
Southwest Parks and Monuments
221 North Court Street
Tuscon, AZ 85701

Phone: 520-622-1999
Website: www.spma.org

Organization Description: SPMA was founded in 1938 to aid the educational and scientific activities of the National Park Service. As a non-profit, it makes interpretive material available to park visitors by sale or free distribution.

Internship Program: Internships are open to full time college students. Interns at SPMA will gain hands-on experience in the publishing industry, including the various stages of book production. These are part time internships of about 8 hours per week.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                  Stipend Amount: $5.15/hr
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: May 1
Additional Information: email: abs@spma.org

Southwestern Research Station American Museum of Natural History

Dr. Dawn Wilson
Director
Southwestern Research Station American Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 16553
Portal, AZ 85632

Phone: 520-558-2396
Website: http://research.amnh.org/swrs

Organization Description: The Southwestern Research Station is a Biological Field Research Station providing facilities for scientists to study the diverse plant and animal life of the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona.

Internship Program: Volunteers perform chores oriented toward the daily functioning and long term maintenance of the station, and work as a research assistant to scientists. Room and board is provided in exchange for labor.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
   Conservation/History
   Non-profit Management
   Other: Biodiversity

Stipend:                       Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
    Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application Form
    Other: Request application form

Deadlines:
Fall: Anytime
Spring: February 15
Summer: April 1

Additional Information: email: swrs@amnh.org

Meadowcreek Valley Growers Association

Ms. Megan Hughes
Horticulturalist
Meadowcreek Valley Growers Association
PO Box 93
Fox, AR 72051

Phone: 870-363-4532
Website:

Organization Description: Meadow Creek is a non-profit organization located on 1500 mostly wooded acres. The association seeks to provide a demonstration project in sustainable agriculture, forestry and renewable energy.The association has developed markets for pastured poultry, organic vegetables, and a small scale lumbermill which operates as an alternative to clearcut logging practices.

Internship Program: Appenticeships are offered in the areas of pastured poultry and organic vegetables. Internships are designed to provide hands on training in sustainable agricultural practices. Internships generally run from February to November.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                   Stipend Amount: $150-$400
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
    Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application Form
Other: Contact for application form

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: December
Summer:

Additional Information:

Animal Protection Institute

Ms. Nicole Paquette
Director of Legal and Governmental Affairs
Animal Protection Institute
P.O. Box 22505
Sacramento, CA 95822

Phone: 916-447-3085
Website: www.api4animals.org

Organization Description: API is a national, non profit organization that advocates for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation. Advocacy efforts include lobbying, litigation, public awareness, and research/investigations.

Internship Program: Interns assist with researching laws and legislation, drafting comment on proposed rule changes, writing publications and member action alerts. Summer is the only time that a stipend is offered for the internship.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Law

Stipend: X               Stipend Amount: $8-12/hour
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: March 15

Additional Information: email: npaquett@api4animals.org

California Waterfowl Association

Ms. Becky Easter
Heritage Programs Director
California Waterfowl Association
Sacramento, CA 95834

Website: www.calwaterfowl.org

Organization Description:
Internship Program: The Association offers a co-op position that includes sharing the Resource Assistants work at Sacramento developing outdoor teaching and interpretive skills and recreation management techniques. This is a full-time, 6 month co-op position.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                   Stipend Amount: $6.75/hour
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
    Summer
X Fall
    Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: email: cwaeducation@calwaterfowl.org or denise_dachner@fws.gov

California Waterfowl Association

Mr. Bill Gaines
Director of Government Affiars
California Waterfowl Association
Sacramento, CA 95834

Phone: 916-648-1406
Website: www.calwaterfowl.org

Organization Description: Internship Program: The California Waterfowl offers a government affairs internship. Students research and write articles, track legislation, attend hearings and draft correspondence. Assignments are part-time.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X               Stipend Amount: $6.75/hour
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
    Summer
X Fall
    Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: July 23
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: email: cwa_gov@calwaterfowl.org

Environmental Defense Center

Ms. Jenna Garmon
Community Affairs Director
Environmental Defense Center
906 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: 805-963-1622
Website: www.edcnet.org

Organization Description: Environmental Defense Center is a non-profit, public interest environmental law firm with offices in Santa Barbara, and Ventura. EDC works with citizen groups on environmental issues such as protecting water quality, perserving open spaces, saving species from extinction, and guarding public health.

Internship Program: The EDC offers internships in Education and Outreach, Environmental Advocacy, and Development. They also offer internships to Law Clerks.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: email: edc@edcnet.org

Floresta USA

Mr. Scott C. Sabin
Executive Director
Floresta USA
2820 Camino del Rion South
Suite 300 B
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-298-7727
Website:

Organization Description: Floresta USA is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to environmental stewardship and to providing opportunities for the poor. It focuses on the problem of deforestation by providing loans, technical assistance, and economic alternatives to the poor thereby discouraging slash and burnfarming techniques.

Internship Program: Interns serve as Development Assistants and work in marketing, fundraising and non-profit mangement. Interns are given exposure to the international aspects of the organization's program.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Heal the Bay

Ms. Dayna Harary
Volunteer Coordinator
Heal the Bay
2701 Ocean Park Boulevard
Suite 150
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Phone: 310-581-4188
Website:

Organization Description: Heal the Bay is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to restoring southern California coastal waters for people and marine life.

Internship Program: Intenrship opportunities exist in the Programs Department, Policy/Issues Department, and Development Office.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Summer
Spring: Summer
Summer: Summer

Additional Information:

International Rivers Network

Internship Coordinator
International Rivers Network
1847 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, CA 94703

Phone: 510-848-1155
Website: www.irn.org

Organization Description: International Rivers Network supports local communities working to protect their rivers and watersheds. They work to halt destructive river development projects, and to encourage equitable and sustainable methods of meeting needs for water, energy and flood management.

Internship Program: Interns may choose to work on a specific campaign. While interships are offered year round, during the summer months there is a more structured program with biweekly seminars and workshops. Stipends are also offered during the summer. Applications are on the web. Email address: swong@irn.org internships.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application Form
    Other: See website for application

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information:

LandWatch Monterey County

Mr. Gary Patton
Executive Director
LandWatch Monterey County
546 Hartnell
Suite #E
Monterey, CA 93940

Phone: 831-375-3752
Website: www.landwatch.org

Organization Description: LandWatch Monterey County is a non-partisan, non-profit public benefit organization whose mission is to serve as Monterey County's land use watchdog. LandWatch is comitted to land use reform at both the local and state level, and works for land use policies.

Internship Program: LandWatch Interns assume important responsibilities. Each intern receives supervision and will carry out a specific project or set of responsibilities based on a negotiation between the intern and the supervisiong staff member. Research done under an internship may be published. Class credit can be arranged.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: email: gapatton@mclw.org

Mono Lake Committee

Mr. Jeff Darlington
Mono Lake Committee
P.O. Box 29
Lee Vining, CA 93541

Phone: 619-647-6595
Website: www.monolake.org

Organization Description: The Mono Lake Committee is a 20,000 member citizens group dedicated to the permanent protection and restoration of the Mono Basin Ecosystem. Mono Lake is on the eastern edge of Yosemite National Park.

Internship Program: Intern responsibilities include: guiding interpretive hikes and canoe tours, staffing information desk; handling sales; assisting the Public Education Coordinator with providing educational programs to groups from LA; working with staff on special projects such as research, educational program development; attending seminars and meetings; assist with general office tasks. Positions last from 3-6 months. 40 hours per week with 2 consecutive days off. Housing is available for $100/month. Car required.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
Other: Any

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $6.75/hour
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
    Fall
    Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

Additional Information: email: info@monolake.org

National Audubon Society Starr Ranch Sanctuary

Dr. Sandy DeSimone
Director of Research, Interns and Public Programs
National Audubon Society Starr Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

Website: www.starrranch.org

Organization Description: Starr Ranch is a 4,000 acre preserve located in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, 50 miles south east of Los Angeles. The focus of the sanctuary is on research, education and preservation of the native habitat which includes riparian, coastal sage scrub, grassland and oak woodland.

Internship Program: Interns propose, collect data, and write a final report on an independent research project. Interns assist researchers with on going research projects. They also have the opportunity to provide interpretive programs for visitors and to assist with facility maintenance.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                   Stipend Amount: $100/week
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: Deadlines are flexible but students should submit materials as far in advance as possible. Website: www.starr-ranch.org Email: sandydes@exo.com

Planning and Conservation League

Marc de la Vergne
Associate Director
Planning and Conservation League
926 J Street
Suite 612
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-313-4520
Website: www.pcl.org

Organization Description: The League is a non-profit environmental lobbying coalition composed of citizens and conservation organizations. Their mission is to protect California's environment through public policy research and education and by developing tools to assist a network of conservation organizations.

Internship Program: PCL interns assume important responsibilities within the organization. Each intern carries out a specific project or set of responsibilities, based on a negotiation between the intern and the supervising PCL staff person. They offer Research, Policy Development, Grassroots Outreach and Campaign Internships in mutiple subject areas.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                    Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: Usually there is no stipend unless there happens to be a grant in effect. Website: www.pcl.org

San Joaquin County Resident Outdoor School

Ms. Beverly Hunter
Director
San Joaquin County Resident Outdoor School
P.O. Box 213030
Stockton, CA 95213-9030

Website: www.sjcoe.org

Organization Description: The San Joaquin County Resident Outdoor School is a resident school where children and their classroom teachers, grades 5-6, attend for 5 days, four nights, and exploring coastal redwoods and ocean environments through experience based lessons.

Internship Program: The School hires 12 naturalist-interns annually. The program runs from the first full week after Labor Day through the last week in May for a total of 33 weeks. A BA or BS is a minimum qualificaton, plus certificates in First Aid and CPR and that has experience with children. Housing is provided throughout the program plus 13 meals are provided each week. They seek people who can work for the full 33 week period. The schedule begins on September 8 and concludes on May30. Interviews and hiring start April 1. The positions are filled as soon as possible.

Internships Available:
    Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Late March
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: email: bhunter@sjcoe.net

Save San Francisco Bay Association

Mr. Dirk Manskopf
Grassroots Coordinator
Save San Francisco Bay Association
1600 Broadway
Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94615

Website: www.savesfbay.org

Organization Description: Save the Bay works to preserve, restore and protect the San Francisco Bay and Sacremento/San Joaquin River Estuary as a healthy biolocially diverse ecosystem essential to the well-being of the human and natural communities it sustains.

Internship Program: Intern opportunities exist in Water Policy, Restoration, Outreach and Development. Some positions offer a stipend that can be up to $600/month.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: All majors are considered.

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
    Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application
    Form Other: Contact for application

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: email: info@savesfbay.org

Save-the-Redwoods League

Ms. Brigit Kavanagh
Acquisitions and Education Director
Save-the-Redwoods League
114 Sansome Street
Room 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 415-362-2352
Website: www.savetheredwoods.org

Organization Description: Since 1918, Save-the-Redwoods League has purchased over 200,000 acres of redwood forest and associated lands from willing sellers for inclusion in California's state and federal parks.

Internship Program: The League has two internship opportunities: GPS and Mapping Intern and Development and Marketing Intern. Both will provide meaningful and relevant experience to students interested in long term protection of the environment and non-profit development. scientific projects in resource management. During the spring and fall, internships in the environmental education program are available. These internships may offer a small reimbursement.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Varies

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
    Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
X Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: June/July
Spring: Nov/Jan
Summer: Feb/March

Additional Information: email address: bkavanagh@savetheredwoods.org or hgarrison@savetheredwoods.org

Save-the-Redwoods League

Ms. Marti L. Harris
Director of Outreach and Education
Save-the-Redwoods League
114 Sansome Street
Room 605
San Francisco, CA 94104-3814

Phone: 415-362-2352
Website:

Organization Description: Save-the-Redwoods has a small office in the financial district of San Franciso, which is very accessible to public transportation. The League purchases redwood lands through direct education and information about redwoods.

Internship Program: There are three internship programs available at the League. The Education & Information Intern will work on program development, Media Relations Office Intern will assists with League publications and media relations, and the Park Liaison Intern will work in Northern California as a liaison with National and State Park Interpretive and Visitors Centers.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                 Stipend Amount: TBD
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: The program id being reevaluated. Compensation and housing assistance is being determined. E-mail address is saveredwoods@lgc.org. Full job descriptions are available upon request. Website: www.savetheredwoods.org

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Ms. Lisa Distefano
International Director
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
PO Box 628
Venice, CA 90294

Phone: 310-301-SEAL
Website:

Organization Description: The Sea Shepard Conservation Society is a non-profit environmental organization involved in the investigation and documentation of violation of international laws, regulations and treaties protecting marine wildlife species and ecosystems.

Internship Program: Interns participate in a variety of projects and general office activities while gaining "real world" experience in a fast paced office environment. Students work in public outreach programs, research and archiving of data, developing media and press packets, and maintenance of databases.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Library Science

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
X Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Sea Turtle Restoration Project

Mr. Todd Steiner
Director
Sea Turtle Restoration Project
PO Box 400
Forest Knolls, CA 94933

Phone: 415-488-0370
Website: www.seaturtles.org

Organization Description: Small grass roots environment organization located in a rural location 45 minutes from San Francisco. The organization seeks to preserve and protect the sea turtle through a program of advocacy, media promotion, public education and litigation.

Internship Program: Interns have the opportunity to work on special projects of their own choosing. At the same time, interns are exposed to all aspects of the organizations work. Duties amy include media relations, writing, organizing, and government relations.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Slide Ranch

Program Coordinator
Slide Ranch
2025 Shoreline Highway
Muir Beach, CA 94965

Phone: 415-381-6155
Website: www.slideranch.org

Organization Description: Founded in 1970 Slide Ranch is a non-profit agricultural and environmental education center located on the coast north of San Frnacisco. A working ranch with livestock and organic gardens, as well as wilderness trails and tide pools, Slide Ranch provides experiential and hands-on learning for people of diverse ages, abilities and backgrounds. Slide ranch offers Bay Area residents a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and to make informed choices pertaining to organic agriculture, conservation, and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Internship Program: Six Teachers-in-Residence take part in a 10 1/2 month internship which includes a 3 week intensive training program, staff development days and field trips. Primary responsibilities include preparing lessons for and teaching programs to diverse groups in order to foster participants' respect for and connection with the food we eat and the earth that sustains us. Teachers live in community, are responsible for ranch and garden chores, learn about the workings of a non-profit organization, and develop an independent project. Internship runs from February to December.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other: Education, Agriculture

Stipend: X                  Stipend Amount: $300/mth
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other: Call for application packet

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: October 1
Summer:

Additional Information: Stipend is $300 month plus room and board. The internship period is from February through December. Website: www.igc.org/slideranch

State Coastal Conservancy

Ms. Noria Lima
Personnel Services
State Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway
Suite1100
Oakland, CA 94612-2530

Phone: 510-286-0552
Website: www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov

Organization Description: The State Coastal Conservancy is an idependent state agency, with a governing board appointed by the Governor and the state legislature. The Coastal Conservancy undertakes projects, resolves land use conflicts, and provides technical and financial help to others for projects they initiate in their communities.

Internship Program: There are 1 or 2 internships available with the State Conservancy every year. Internships are year round programs. They offer internships as the need arises.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information:

Union of Concerned Scientists

Internship Coordinator
Union of Concerned Scientists
2397 Shattuck Avenue
Suite 203
Berkeley, CA 94704-1567

Phone: 510-843-1872
Website:

Organization Description:

Internship Program: Transportation/Energy Department Intern: Interns work with every member of the staff in the small CA office and with a core group of UCS activists. A knowledge of transportation, energy and environmental issues is helpful. Grassroots organizing experience, especially in communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, and media work are preferred. September - June.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X               Stipend Amount: $1000/mth
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
X Application Form
Other: Request Application Packet

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring:
Summer: April 1

Additional Information:

Keystone Science School

Ms. Kathryn Davis Grohusky
CASE Director
Keystone Science School
1628 Sts. John Road
Keystone, CO 80435

Phone: 970-513-5800
Website: www.keystone.org

Organization Description: Key Stone Science school offers a Discovery Camp in the Colorado Rockies providing children ages 9 through 13 the opportunity to experience the unique and wonderful alpine environment.

Internship Program: Students participate in the planning and implementation of field science classes and activities. Instructors also live with and supervise children in dorm style cabins. For Field Instructor for the Classroom Access to Science Education Program (CASE) applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum bahcelor's degree with experience in the natural sciences or related field. This positions pays $11,000 and it begins mid- August through mid June. Deadline for applications for this position is February.

Internships Available:
X Summer
    Fall
    Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March

Additional Information: www.keystone.org

National Audubon Society Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Ms. Sally Hirsch
Office Manager
National Audubon Society Rocky Mountain Regional Office
3109 28th Street
Suite 5
Boulder, CO 80301-1315

Phone: 303-499-0219
Website:

Organization Description: National Audubon Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of birds and animals and their habitats.

Internship Program: Volunteer internships are currently available.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
Summer
Fall
Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: Internships are available year round and applications are accepted anytime.

Audubon Greenwich

Ms. Christy Melhart
Education Specialist/Camp Director
Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831

Phone: 203-869-5272
Website:

Organization Description: The Audubon Center in Greenwich is a 522 - acre nature sanctuary and environmental education center.

Internship Program: Interns Develop and conduct lessons for a seven week children's nature education program. Work with 12 children in age groups K-1, 2-3, 4-5, or 6-8.

Internships Available:
X Summer
    Fall
    Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: April 30

Additional Information: website: www.greenwichcenter.audubon.org

Audubon in Sharon

Mr. Scott Heth
Sanctuary Manager
Audubon in Sharon
325 Cornwall Bridge Road
Sharon, CT 06069

Phone: 860-364-0520
Website: www.audubon.org

Organization Description: Audubon In Sharon consists of two facilities, the Sharon Audubon Cener and Miles Wildlife Sanctuary, located in northwestern Connecticut. Sharon Audubon Center consists of 1143 acres of woodland, two ponds and 11 miles of trails, which act as an outdoor classroom for many environmental education programs. The Center also has an exhibit building gift shop and wildlife rehabilitation facility. Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife Sanctuary preserves and protects 1500 acres of woodlands, wetlands and abandoned agricultural fields in a sheltered stream valley.

Internship Program: Seasonal Positions are available at both locations. Positions include internships in environmental education, bird banding, wildlife research and land management. $245/week plus housing. Complettion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental studies or a related filed . The most important assets are a strong natural history background, enthusiasm, commitment, a desire to learn, flexibility, and the ability to work well with others,

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
   Writing Sample
3 References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Additional Information: The Sanctuary is an important part of the research internships and adult education programs. Students should apply well in advance of the anticipated internship period and indicate available work dates. Email: Jmarkow@audubon.org. Full internet address is www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/sharon.

Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum

Mr. Christopher B. Nevins
Director
Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
Phone: 203-259-0416
Website: www.ctaudubon.org

Organization Description: The Birdcraft Museum is a small natural history museum with collections relating to Connecticut wildlife and conservation. It is the first private bird sanctuary in America. with historic collections relating to the founding of the American Conservation Movement. The Museum was founded in 1914.

Internship Program: Collections Management: archives, natural history mounts, habitat improvement, research in history of Conservation Movement.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information: email: birdcraft@snet.net

Connecticut Audubon Center at Glastonbury

Ms. Judy Harper
Director
Connecticut Audubon Center at Glastonbury
1361 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Phone: 860-633-8402
Website: www.ctaudubon.org

Organization Description: This Environmental Education Nature Center offers programs for all ages and includes a Discovery Room with animals, activities, and exhibits. The CT Audubon Center at Glastonbury is adjacent to a 48 acre park. A vital volunteer corps runs special events and helps the 5 member staff.

Internship Program: Internships and summer positions are available in all aspects of nature center work including animal care, teaching, reception, maintain equipment, prepare exhibits, etc. The staff here considers themselves "jacks of all trades" and they can use all kinds of help. Interns will have the opportunity to thoroughly learn the nature center experiance from all angles.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

E/ The Environmental Magazine

Mr. Brian Howard
Intern Coordinator/Managing Editor
E/ The Environmental Magazine
28 Knight Street
Norwalk, CT 06851

Phone: 203-854-5559
Website: www.emagazine.com

Organization Description: E/The Environmental Magazine is a bi-monthly national environmental magazine with a circulation of 56,000. E Magazine serves as a clearinghouse for grassroots, governmental and national information about the environment.

Internship Program: E Magazine offers internships that are available year round in their editorial, advertising departments, marketing and business development departments. Hours vary from 10 to 40 per week and internships usually last three months, often coinciding with the academic calender. College credit is available but because E-Magazine is a non-profit endeavor, internships are unpaid. Candidates are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other: English, Marketing

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Additional Information: They help interns locate temporary housing and a part-time job but no stipend is provided. A writing sample is needed for the editorial internship only.

Ragged Hill Woods Environmental Education Program

Ms. Amy Reynolds
Director
Ragged Hill Woods Environmental Education Program
139 Wold Den Raod
Brooklyn, CT 06247

Phone: 860-774-9600
Website: www.etaud.org

Organization Description: The Ragged Hill Woods program provirdes classroom and field study programs to children grades K-6, in the northeast corner of Connecticut. The program is a collaborative effort between Connecticut Audubon, University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension, 4-H and Eastern Connecticut State University.

Internship Program: Positions are semester long teaching internships which focus on small groups, grades K-6, during the school year.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Education

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
    Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Spring
Spring: Fall
Summer: Winter

Additional Information:

Save the Sound, Inc.

Ms. Bridgett Burnes
Director of Education
Save the Sound, Inc.
185 Magee Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: 203-327-9786
Website: www.savethesound.org

Organization Description: Save the Sound, Inc is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and appreciation of Long Island Sound and its watershed through education, research, and advocacy.

Internship Program: They are looking for interns to plan, lead, and teach experiential environmental education programs for students pre-K to grade 8. Duties include designing and implementing new curricululm and leading programs. All majors are welcome. Stipends are possible but not guaranteed. Interns should apply the semester before they want to intern.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
Other:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume Writing
    Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Summer
Spring: Fall
Summer: Spring

Save the Sound, Inc.

Ms. Jenifer Thalhauser
Research Assistant
Save the Sound, Inc.
185 Magee Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: 203-327-9786
Website:

Organization Description: Save the Sound, Inc. is dedicated to the protection, restoration and appreciation of Long Island Sound and its watershed through education, research, and advocacy.

Internship Program: Three Research Interns are needed for chlorophyll and nutrient analysis, phytoplankton identification, data entry and analysis and other field work and equipment maintenance.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Marine Sciences, Chemistry

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
References
X Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Spring
Spring: Fall
Summer: Summer

Additional Information:

Save the Sound, Inc.

Ms. Meg Tocantins
Director of Development
Save the Sound, Inc.
185 Magee Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: 203-327-9786
Website: savethesound@snet.net

Organization Description: Save the Sound, Inc. is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and appreciation of Long Island Sound and its watershed through education, research and advocacy.

Internship Program: Communications intern is needed to learn about public relations and marketing for a non-profit, grant writing organization. One intern is needed to work 3 days per week each semester.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                Stipend Amount: $10/hr
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Summer
Spring: Fall
Summer: Spring

Additional Information:

The Nature Conservancy Connecticut Chapter

Mr. Doug Munro
Stewardship Ecologist
The Nature Conservancy Connecticut Chapter
55 High Street
Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-344-0716
Website:

Organization Description: The Nature Conservancy is an international organization dedicated to preserving rare species and habitats. The Connecticut chapter owns 60 preserves in the state and has a central office in Middletown, CT.

Internship Program: A Science and Stewardship Assistant Internship is available with duties that include ecological research, restoration, preserve maintenance, and site conservation planning.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend: X                  Stipend Amount: $7.00hr
Housing Assistance: X

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
   Writing Sample
X References
   Application Form
   Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 15
Summer: February 25

Additional Information: Mostly the summer internship positions are paid. Others are on a volunteer basis. When sending application please send a list of references.

Westmoor Park

Mr. Doug Jackson
Park Naturalist
Westmoor Park
119 Flagg Road
West Hartford, CT 06117

Phone: 860-232-1134
Website: www.west-hartford.com

Organization Description: Westmoor Park is a facility of the town of West Hartford. It is comprised of 162 acres of field, forest, and pond habitats, as well as a demonstration farm, and herb, perrennial and vegetable gardens. They provide programs in natural history, agriculture and horticulture education for students aged preschool through adult.

Internship Program: Interns are involved in all aspects of Park operations including environmental education, program planning development, presentation and evaluation for school groups, adults, and families; facility administration; field natural history, horticulture and agriculture; and one major project mutually agreed upon by the intern and the park naturalist. Typical internships last 10 to 12 weeks.

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Additional Information: Stipend for 10 week internships is $1750. Onsite housing is available.

Africa Policy Information Center

Ms. Vicki Ferguson
Internship Coordinator
Africa Policy Information Center
110 Maryland Avenue NE
Suite 509
Washington, DC 20002

Phone: 202-546-7961
Website:

Organization Description: APIC's primary objective is to widen the policy debate in the US around African issues and the US role in Africa, by concentrating on providing accessible policy relevant information and analysis usable by a wide range of groups and individuals. APIC 1) identifies critical policy issues in US/African relations, 2) brings in diverse perspectives from grassroots groups and scholars and 3) makes information and analysis accessible to a broad range of US public constituencies.

Internship Program: The primary goals of their internship program is to provide each intern with an opportunity to apply their knowledge, to provide each intern with the opportunity to develop new skills, and to coordinate internship experiences that provide targeted staff support for specific projects within the organizations program objectives for the year. These projects require about 70% of each intern's time. All interns are responsible to share in the administrative tasks necessary to keep a small social change non-profit organization functioning effectively.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
    Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                  Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
    Cover Letter
    Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
X Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: March 15

Additional Information: Interested students should call or visit their website for an application. Website: www.africapolicy.org

Africa Resources Trust

E. Rihoy
Director
Africa Resources Trust
1400 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Phone: 202-939-3471
Website:

Organization Description: ART is a Zimbabwean NGO dedicated to the alleviation of poverty in Africa, through sustainable use of wild species by rural communities.

Internship Program: Intern programs avialable include Information Dissemination, Environmental Education, and Environmental Policy Research.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Rural Development

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Additional Information:

American Oceans Campaign

Ms. Carla Brown
Officce Manager
American Oceans Campaign
600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20003

Phone: 202-544-3526
Website:

Organization Description: AOC is a national, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to safeguarding the vitality of the oceans and the coastal waters.

Internship Program: Intern support their National Public Awareness Campaign on ocean issues. They also assit in their lobbying effort on ocean/coastal water legislation. Internship opportunities provide substantive, issue based work.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: September 15
Spring: January 15
Summer: June 15

Additional Information: Deadlines are flexible and year round internships are also available. Website: www.americanoceans.org

Center of Concern

Mr. Mark Torma
Adminstrative Coordinator
Center of Concern
1225 Otis Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

Phone: 202-635-2757
Website:

Organization Description: The Center of Concern is a non profit research organization, researching and promoting issues of Global Economic Policy, Gender and Trade, and International Human Rights.

Internship Program: They offer internships in all six of their projects at all times of the year.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
    Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other: Economics

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Center for Environmental Citizenship

Mr. Joshua Feldnesser
Training Director
Center for Environmental Citizenship
1611 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 3-B
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-234-5992
Website: www.envirocitizen.org

Organization Description: CE is a non partisan non profit 501 (c) (3) organizatin dedicated to training and organizing a diverse national network of young voters to protect the environment. CEC ruens three programs: Campus Green Vote, EarthNet and the National Environmental Wire for Students (NEWS).

Internship Program: CEC is looking for motivated student interns who are interested in gaining hands on experience in environmental, political, media and non profit work. Interns will have the opportunity to focus on event planning and field organizing skills, publish the EarthNet listserv, learn media skills with NEWS, learn fundraising skills, maintain and expand CEC's webpage, and design and produce materials for Campus Green Vote, NEWS, and EarthNet to reach students. These internships are part time in the spring and fall and full time in the summer with a stipend. Only summer internships offer a stipend.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
    Other: Environmental Studies

Stipend: X               Stipend Amount: $500/mth
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
     References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August 30
Spring: January 15
Summer: March 30

Additional Information: email: joshua@envirocitizen.org

Center for Marine Conservation

Ms. Julie Burritt
Internship Coordinator
Center for Marine Conservation
1725 DeSales Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-429-5609
Website: www.oceanconservancy.org

Organization Description: The Ocean Conservancy was established in 1972 and is a private, non-profit environmental organization headquartered in Washington,DC with regional offices in Virginia, Florida, California and Maine. The Conservancy is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife, specifially marine mammals, sea turtles, fishes, and their respective habitats. They accomplish this goal through public awareness and education, advocacy, grassroots activities, and collaborative efforts with others, both nationally and internationally.

Internship Program: Internships are available in such areas as marine debris and entanglement, sea turtle conservation, marine mammal conservation, marine habitat, fisheries conservation, marine biological diversity, press relations, art/publications, as well as administration. Interns are expected to work at least 3 months, preferable full-time. No salary but commuting expenses are reimbursed. No field work. Interested students should call to inquire about internship availability.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
Other:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Additional Information: Cover letter should include program interested in and dates available. Writing sample should be 2-5 pages. Call between 1-5 pm with questions. They also have intern possibilities in Virginia Beach, VA 804-851-6734; St. Petersburg, FL 813-895-2188; and San Francisco, CA.

Coast Alliance

Ms. Dawn Hamilton
Executive Director
Coast Alliance
600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Suite 340
Washington, DC 20003

Phone: 202-546-9554
Website: www.coastalliance.org

Organization Description: Coast Alliance is a non profit environmental education organization dedicated to protecting the coasts.

Internship Program: Interns perform congressional work, communications and general advocacy. As a small organization, interns are allowed to play a vital role in the organization.

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
    Writing Sample
X References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Additional Information:

Congressional Management Foundation

Ms. Sheree Beverly
Executive Assistant
Congressional Management Foundation
513 Capitol Court NE
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20002

Phone: 202-546-0100
Website: www.cmfweb.org

Organization Description: CMF is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides management training, consulting, and research services to congressional offices. Their work provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of Congress that students interested in government and/or management find very valuable to their education and professional development. Interns work closely with senior staff on a variety of research, training, and consulting projects and do not spend the majority of their time performing clerical tasks. CMF advocates good government through good management.

Internship Program: Interns supports CMF in its mission of providing management services to congressional offices. They do so by conducting research, editing publications, supporting their training and consulting programs, and performing administrative work. Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors, and recent college graduates are eligible. Interns work 30-40 hours per week for a minimum of two months.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
Other: Business

Stipend: Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other: 2-5 page writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 31

Additional Information:

Container Recyling Instiute

Ms. Pat Fraulden
Director
Container Recyling Instiute
1400 16th Street
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-797-6839
Website:

Organization Description: The Container Recyling Institute serves as a clearinghouse for information on deposit legislation and other container and packaging recovery systems. They produce major reports, analyze and critque industry funded reports, and disseminate information to grassroots activists, public interest groups, the media and government agencies.

Internship Program: Interns assist in research for reports and analysis of industry studies and publications. Interns also have the opportunity to contribute to the Institutes's newletter by writing articles based on their research.

Academic Majors Desired:
    Environmental Science/Management
    Biology/Ecology
    Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
    Conservation/History
    Non-profit Management
    Other:

Stipend:                   Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
X References
Application Form
Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: January
Summer: April

Earth Share

Ms. Cheron Carlson
Campaign Director
Earth Share
7735 Old Georgetown Road
Suite 900
Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 240-333-0300
Website: www.earthshare.org

Organization Description: Earth Share represents over 400 local, national and international conservation and environmental organizations in workplace payroll deduction fundraising campaigns.

Internship Program: Interns would attend charitable campaign fairs and speak with employees, as well as offer workplace fundraising related tasks. Intern should have interest in development for conservation organizations. They also have openings for web interns.

Academic Majors Desired:
X Environmental Science/Management
X Biology/Ecology
X Outdoor Education/Recreation
X Environmental Policy/Political Science
X Journalism/Communications
X Conservation/History
X Non-profit Management
Other:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:
Housing Assistance:

Internships Available:
X Summer
X Fall
X Spring

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
X Writing Sample
    References
    Application Form
    Other:

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring:
Summer: May 15

Additional Information: Any major is acceptable as long as the individual has an interest in development and conservation. 800-875-3863

Environmental Council of the States

Mr. Steve Brown
Executive Director
Environmental Council of the States
444 North Captiol Street NW
Suite 445
Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-624-3660
Website: www.ecos.org

Organization Description: ECOS is the national non partisan non profit organization of the state and territorial environmental protection agencies.

Internship Program: Full time and part time internships are available which include assistance with their environmental policy projects. Duties include: research and writing, attending congressional panel discussions and environmental meetings, and completing other tasks thay may arise. Some traveling may occur. A stipend is offered unless the internship is part of re