Volunteer Outreach Intern

Job Title: Volunteer Outreach Intern
Reports to: Manager of Volunteer Outreach
Department: Volunteer Outreach/Sales
Position: Two part-time internships (spring semester and/or summer)
Salary: Unpaid; however, we do have an attractive Intern Recognition Program. Interns receive
certificates to be used towards a qualified Earthwatch expedition, an exciting opportunity
to participate in important field research projects.
Closing date: Rolling application process

Earthwatch Institute is an international, non-profit organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. We currently have a staff of 60.

An Earthwatch internship will allow you to gain valuable work experience, build your skill set, broaden your work experience, and profit from networking opportunities. You will be exposed to the different scientific disciplines and the process of scientific funding. Get an insiders view as to how the day-to-day business of a non-profit organization differs from the corporate world.

Interns are treated as regular staff members; you will go through an orientation program, receive a written job description, be assigned a mentor, and will be invited to participate in all Earthwatch related activities from guest lectures to social events. Interns fill a vital role in our organizational structure and we will treat you accordingly.

Responsibilities: The Volunteer Outreach intern is responsible for supporting the Volunteer Outreach Department in a variety of sales and administrative related tasks.

Duties include:

  • Research and track tradeshow logistics
  • Analyze Expedition evaluation scores
  • Schedule conference calls with volunteers and/or PIs
  • Assist in processing and answering volunteer evaluations
  • Help with general filing and data entry

Skills and experience:

  • Work experience in an office environment.
  • Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program or graduate.
  • Strong ability to multitask, handle details and to maintain organization.
  • Articulate and confident in communications.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and web research.
  • A commitment to the Earthwatch mission.
  • Minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week.

Due to the size of the program and limited time and financial resources, only Massachusetts based applicants will be accepted into the program, or those with a confirmed place to stay within commuting distance to Maynard, MA. Applicants must currently be eligible to work in the United States.

Please send cover letter and resume to Tara Carey, Director of HR, hr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075.