Internships

Internship, Office of the Founder – Global

Location: Arlington, Virginia, 22203-1637, United States
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid
Status: Currenly accepting applications

Here is your chance to intern in JGI's Office of the Founder-Global and help support Dr. Goodall's international lecture tour. We are looking for a high energy individual for this hands-on opportunity to not only see but contribute to the tireless work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Description: The successful candidate will be a current university student or recent graduate with strong communication and public outreach skills. Interest in and knowledge of Dr. Goodall’s work is a must. Preference will be given to a candidate who can start in the first semester of 2012. Flexible work schedule available. JGI headquarters are located across the street from the Ballston metro station in Arlington, Virginia. This is an unpaid position but college credit is available.

Primary responsibilities:

• Help track appearance invitations
• Help organize logistics for Dr. Goodall’s US public appearances
• Assist with Dr. Goodall’s lectures in the Washington, DC area
• Create a system to organize and archive materials collected during Dr. Goodall’s lecture tours

Other responsibilities:

• Help process incoming mail
• Respond to auction item and autograph requests
• Assist with processing tour expenses
• Coordinate book shipments and outgoing mailings

Please email your resume and cover letter to John Trybus, Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Founder-Global. Please no phone calls.

Roots & Shoots Internship, National Office

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Status: Currently accepting applications

Roots & Shoots®, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, seeks one full-time intern for our National Office. Founded by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and a group of Tanzanian students, the global Roots & Shoots program is about empowering young people to take action through service projects—creating positive change for people, animals and the environment.

Roots & Shoots interns assist the National Office staff with the day-to-day administration of the Roots & Shoots program, including member services, program marketing, website maintenance and outreach. There is a mixture of administrative work and program development, implementation and writing. These positions offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at a fast-growing nonprofit organization, as well as the opportunity to effect lasting change on an evolving program. Interns work closely with staff as part of a dynamic team of individuals who share a commitment to high-quality work.

Intern responsibilities include:

• First line of contact for general program information requests by phone, mail, email and fax (high volume of email correspondence)
• Coordinating the 2009 Roots & Shoots Day of Peace communications and photos with the National Office team, planning for 2010 Day of Peace
• Working with National Program Manager to research and prepare proposals to potential funders
• Writing content for Roots & Shoots newsletter, eNewsletter and website (approximately one piece of writing each month)
• Administering interactive, member-based website to ensure quality and usability
• Archiving news articles and images
• Reviewing and approving project reports received from members through the website
• Facilitating membership fulfillment through database maintenance
• Assisting in the design and implementation of the program's membership plan, as needed
• Interacting with the public and representing the program at events, as needed (potential for participation in Dr. Goodall’s lecture tour events)
• Providing phone coverage, on a rotating basis, to JGI's receptionist two days each week
• Potential for completing 1-2 long term projects based on intern's interests and program need
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidates will possess:

• An interest in empowering youth to make a positive difference by offering in-office support to Roots & Shoots members and groups
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, grant writing experience a plus
• Strong computer skills and Internet savvy (Microsoft Office and prior database experience preferred)
• The ability and willingness to be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and cooperatively
• Volunteer and/or service learning experience preferred

Hours are full-time, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday (with flexibility). The position is unpaid, but academic credit can be arranged. Work will be based out of the JGI-USA in Arlington, Virginia (Ballston Metro).

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

The Roots & Shoots National Office empowers interns to participate on many levels in a friendly, productive, team-based work environment.

Please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (3-5 pages) to Stephanie Keller at skeller@janegoodall.org. No phone calls, please.