Do you love working with people to share the impact of conservation work? You might be a great fit for the Communications & Development Internship at CLC!
About CLC
The Columbia Land Conservancy is open to people of all ideas and backgrounds. We value diverse viewpoints and experiences. We strive to build a healthy workplace, provide equitable access to and meaningful connections with the land, and strengthen our community. Our values that guide decision-making include incorporating many voices and perspectives, learning from the past while preparing for the future, and that everyone deserves access to land.
Qualifications required to excel in this position can come from professional and lived experiences. Position descriptions are often presented in a way that leaves qualified candidates, particularly women, people of working-class backgrounds, people of color, and LGBTQIA applicants, feeling unwelcome, intimidated, uncomfortable, and/or unqualified to apply. Recognizing that, we strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.
The details:
- Please read the full position description above and send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] in order to apply, with the subject line “Communications & Development Internship.”
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not contact CLC to follow up on the status of your application – we will be in touch when there is news to share!
- This position is completely in-person in the Chatham, NY office. Please do not apply if you are not able to commit to in-person work.
- This position is a 35-hour workweek, Tuesday – Saturday, with flexibility.
- This position will receive 3 paid holidays, 2 days of sick leave, and a $100/month travel stipend totaling $300.
- Regular weekend and some evening work is an essential part of this position.
Anticipated hiring process
Please note that this schedule is subject to change pending the number and quality of applications that are received. Priority will be given to those candidates who submit materials earlier in the hiring cycle.
- April 30 – deadline for priority applications
- Week of April 27 – Zoom interviews begin (approximately an hour)
- May 8 – application window closes
- Mid-May – early June – Position begins (start date flexible)
