Spanish Language Conservation Outreach Intern

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Organization

The Nature Conservancy

Job Posted

March 8, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Taylor Fanelli

Contact Email

taylor.fanelli@tnc.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Nassawadox, VA
United States
In an effort to strengthen connections and provide better access to the Spanish speaking communities at the Virginia Coast Reserve, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is hiring a summer Spanish Language Conservation Outreach Intern. This is a paid, 10-week position working with TNC staff to plan and host a public outreach event during Latino Conservation Week, assisting with summer nature camps and other youth programming, and translating educational and interpretive materials from English to Spanish. The intern will interact with all our local programs – land protection, migratory bird protection, marine habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and outreach and education.

Summary

In an effort to make stronger connections and provide better access to the Spanish speaking communities at the Virginia Coast Reserve, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is hiring a Spanish Language Conservation Outreach Intern. This is a paid summer internship working with TNC staff to plan and host a public outreach event during Latino Conservation Week, assisting with summer nature camps and other youth programming, and translating educational and interpretive materials from English to Spanish. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with all of TNC's local programs – land protection, migratory bird protection, marine habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and outreach and education.

This paid 10-week internship runs May 30th -August 11th 2023. Assistance with housing may be available. Applications can only be accepted online at careers.nature.org. Search Job ID #92975. 

Requirements -

•    Current college student or recent graduate 
•    Fluent in written and oral Spanish and English
•    Experience with public speaking and community outreach, preferably with Spanish-speaking communities
•    Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record (per TNC Auto Safety Program), and provide own transportation and personal automobile insurance
•    Must meet all TNC Youth Qualification requirements and background check

Compensation Information

Current funding provides for $16.50 per hour. Few benefits. Assistance with housing may be available.