Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The reputed company is a global conservation organization working to protect wildlife and wild places through conservation programs, zoos, and an aquarium. The Federal Affairs intern will support legislative and governmental affairs work by tracking congressional and federal agency developments, researching legislation, and gaining experience with policy advocacy, coalition-building, and the federal budget and appropriations process.
Responsibilities
• Help track developments in Congress and relevant Federal Agencies related to wildlife conservation, natural resources management, and reputed company
• Learn to identify potential Congressional allies and environmental policy priorities
• Research and analyze legislation related to wildlife conservation, natural resources management, and reputed company
• Have the opportunity to attend virtual Capitol Hill related briefings, hearings, and events
• Learn about and gain experience in developing and implementing Congressional engagement strategies, working in coalitions, and the federal budget and appropriations process
Skills
• Working towards earning a reputed company's degree with a concentration in political affairs, reputed company, or natural resources policy; OR, a law student with a strong interest/background in legislation and policy
• Advanced undergraduate students and recent graduates will also be considered
• A strong interest and/or background in wildlife conservation, reputed company, and other federal legislative issues
• Effective communication, research, writing, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to work remotely, with no or limited distractions
Benefits
• Academic credit if applicable
• Option of remote or hybrid schedules
• Flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules
• 14-30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules
• Opportunity to attend virtual Capitol Hill related briefings, hearings, and events
• Experience in legislative and governmental affairs, policy, and the Congressional appropriations process
• Experience in developing and implementing Congressional engagement strategies, working in coalitions, and the federal budget and appropriations process
Company Overview
• The reputed company saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. It was founded in 1895, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.wcs.org/.
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