Global Center for Species Survival: Conservation Intern

Butler University•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Conservation Intern will assist conservation coordinators at the Global Center for Species Survival (GCSS) in supporting International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) specialist groups, particularly in conservation planning and action. The GCSS advances global biodiversity conservation through research, collaboration, and strategic action. Interns support urgent conservation needs through communications, research, workshop and meeting organization, and capacity-building efforts. The schedule is 10 hours per week and is determined collaboratively. Projects may vary according to the needs of the conservation coordinator. They may involve supporting specialist groups’ capacity building, planning workshops and annual meetings, managing and creating social media content, assisting with research, grant writing and fundraising, improving communication across specialist groups, and reviewing action plans. Applicants must submit a professional resume and a cover letter describing their reasons for applying, relevant skills, career interests, and professional goals for the internship. Students who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered.

Requirements

Be a third- or fourth-year Butler University student from any major area of study.
Be self-motivated and attentive to detail.
Be reliable and able to meet scheduling expectations and deadlines.
Be able to work independently.
Have familiarity with computers and word processing, including Microsoft Office.
Maintain a professional and positive attitude when interacting with peers, co-workers, and the public.
Submit a professional resume and a cover letter describing why applying, skills brought to the position, career interests, and professional goals for the internship.

Nice To Haves

Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills.
Eagerness to expand personal knowledge and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

Support the Global Center’s working plan to safeguard threatened habitats and species globally.
Support development and coordination of project proposals that form the foundation of the IUCN SSC assess-plan-act cycle.
Manage databases, email, and other communications.
Assist specialist groups with capacity-building efforts.
Plan workshops and annual meetings.
Manage and create social media content for specialist groups.
Assist with research, grant writing, and fundraising initiatives.
Enhance communication across Specialist Groups.
Review action plans for specialist groups.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance; comply with University standards and policies; ensure confidentiality; and represent Butler University professionally, with integrity and respect.