Overview of the Internship Program
The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy internship program provides an educational opportunity for college and graduate students to engage in environmental issues that impact Loudoun County while helping accomplish some of our program goals.

Interns in previous years have supported our stream monitoring, amphibian monitoring and habitat restoration programs and have developed publications that are distributed at fairs and events. They have also supported the annual nature camp for kids.

The internship provides learning and training opportunities to:

• Advance your knowledge and understanding of environmental issues.
• Gain exposure to the operations of a non-profit organization.
• Develop research capabilities, technical, field and leadership skills.
• Apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real world environmental challenges.
• Be guided and mentored by environmental professionals.
• Network with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy volunteers and the greater Loudoun environmental community.
• Explore career possibilities in the nonprofit and environmental field.

Requirements

• The intern should be available minimally from approximately May 15 – August 25 for at least 20 hours per week to work on projects and complete tasks.
• The intern should be pursuing a degree in an environmental career including, for example, biology, policy, environmental management, ecology, etc.
• Applicants will participate in a face-to-face interview with two Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy staff for consideration.
• Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing education, training, and skills they will bring to our internship program as well as how the program will enhance their education and relate to their chosen career.
• Applicants should submit two references (preferably employment) and a writing sample in your current research field or other environmental area of interest
• College juniors, seniors, and graduate students are encouraged to apply

Internship Application Process

• Review the requirements above
• Fill out the application form below. Applications are accepted from December through March for the coming summer internship opportunities
• Email your cover letter, resume, list of references and writing sample to interncoordinator@loudounwildlife.org
• Upon receipt of your application form and resume, we will contact you to schedule an interview
• Intern(s) will be selected and notified in April

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