IUCN
(International Union for Conservation of Nature)
IUCN’s
Global Marine Program (GMP) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic assistant
for the summer of 2008. The assistant will help with general
administrative tasks, database management, research and marine meeting
attendance. Although this is an unpaid post, we feel this is a unique opportunity
to build valuable networks and gain experience in international marine
conservation.
LOCATION: IUCN-USA
Multilateral Office, Washington, DC
DURATION: May 2008-September
2008 (possibility of extension), 20-40 hrs/wk
QUALIFICATIONS:
-
Positive
attitude and overall team player
- Organizational, interpersonal and
problem solving skills
- Good
computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong communications and writing
skills with attention to detail
- Candidates must have a professional demeanor, be highly proficient in English
TASKS:
- Provide general administrative
assistance and support to IUCN’s Global Marine Program
- Maintain the DC Marine Community
(DCMC) database
- Distribute marine communications
materials
- Manage contact/membership lists
for WCPA-Marine, GMP and IUCN-US
- Prepare GMP for Capitol Hill
Ocean Week and IUCN’s World Conservation Congress.
- Create website/communications
material for DC Marine Community and GMP IUCN-US
- Organize the logistical and other
practical aspects of workshops and meetings
- Attend marine conservation
meetings and assist with contact follow up
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Interest in environmental and
ocean issues preferable but not required
- Language skills in Spanish and
French a plus
*Note: ENTRY LEVEL, UNPAID position--best
suited for young professional or student. Ideal for undergraduate interested in
gaining experience with an international conservation organization with a focus
on global ocean issues. Although most tasks are supportive in nature, assistant
will be able to attend a wide variety of marine conservation meetings in DC
area and will often be introduced to ocean conservation leaders and the DC marine
community at large.
REPORTS TO: IUCN Global Marine
Program Staff
Jennifer
Palmer
Global
Marine Program Officer
Elizabeth
De Santo, Ph.D
MPAs Coordination
Officer
APPLICANTS
SHOULD EMAIL:
Cover letter, resume, & contact info for two references to Jennifer Palmer:
jpalmer@iucnus.org