Sacred Grounds Intern

NWF•Washington, DC

1d•$19•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission, we are seeking a Sacred Grounds Intern to join our Conservation Department in Washington D.C. This is a part-time, temporary opportunity (10 weeks) starting on or after May 18 and ending on or before August 3, 2026. Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility): Assist with outreach to congregation leaders and members through various means such as creating flyers and other communications and outreach materials. Develop participant databases and mailing lists, track metrics, summarize data and create reports of the results Organize photos and videos, compile native plant nursery orders, do background research on native plants, gardening and associated environmental benefits, updating Sacred Grounds toolkit. Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent; Enrolled in college or university. Travel Requirements: This position requires occasional visits to places of worship in the greater Washington, DC area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland but does not require any overnight stays. Intern may drive or use public transportation to get to the locations. Location and Work Mode: This position will be based in downtown Washington DC at the National Advocacy Center. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee will work hybrid to include time at the National Advocacy Center, community places of worship as well as from your home. This will be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers Physical Requirements of the Job: Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). This position will include helping plant gardens at congregation grounds including kneeling, shoveling and carrying up to 20 lbs. of materials People with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis. Please Note: This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Compensation: This position pays $18.50 an hour with paid holidays. This is a paid short-term internship opportunity with the National Wildlife Federation. NWF is happy to work with the applicant to obtain relevant credit(s) through college/university programming, such as directed independent study (DIS), internship credit hours, etc. Applicants should indicate if they intend to pursue this in a cover letter submitted with the online application. The work schedule is flexible to accommodate your class schedule. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. The National Wildlife Federation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law. For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Whether you’re new to the field, returning to work after a gap in your employment, or are taking the next step in your career path, if you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply! Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. To be eligible for this role you must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at [email protected] or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Enrolled in college or university

Responsibilities

Assist with outreach to congregation leaders and members through various means such as creating flyers and other communications and outreach materials.
Develop participant databases and mailing lists, track metrics, summarize data and create reports of the results
Organize photos and videos, compile native plant nursery orders, do background research on native plants, gardening and associated environmental benefits, updating Sacred Grounds toolkit.