Deadline: Sun, 07/14/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: American Forests Job Field: Forestry Policy/Administrative Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: District of Columbia Location Detail: Washington, DC Job Description: About Us American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to wilderness, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restoring urban forests and forested landscapes for nearly 150 years. American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible (DEIA) workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. Project Background & Goals American Forests has been actively engaged in over 1,300 tree-planting projects worldwide since 1990. To better quantify our impact and share the stories of our work, we are seeking an intern to meticulously collect and organize details about these planting projects. This project is perfect for someone looking to dig into American Forests project archives, identify and tell unique stories that span over 30 years of reforestation history, and gain experience working with project databases. Position Summary The Reforestation Project Archive Intern will play an important role in organizing our reforestation project records. Tasks will include gathering important details from electronic and paper files. This information will be used for communication materials and maps showcasing American Forests’ work over the last 30 years from American ReLeaf, Global ReLeaf, Reforest America, and other iterations of our national and international tree planting programs since 1990. This internship provides experience in data management and offers an opportunity to delve into reforestation conservation history. You will work alongside our program staff, gaining insights into reforestation projects and their impact Specific Responsibilities: Collect key project from documents, spreadsheets and American Forests Magazines. Document project locations, tree numbers, and project funding on Airtable. Collaborate closely with our programs team to ensure accuracy and completeness of project details. Identify opportunities to showcase reforestation success stories. Qualifications: While we do not expect any one candidate to possess all of these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities: The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with an interest in history, research, restoration, and/or forestry. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Must be able to take directions and have strong independent working capabilities. Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Individual must have a passion for forest restoration and the overall mission of American Forests. Knowledge of and/or experience in forestry or conservation is a plus. Miscellaneous: Location & Working Conditions American Forests’ headquarters is located in downtown Washington, DC. This position can be a remote position. Subject to applicable laws, American Forests requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process. Any requested accommodation(s) must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date. Travel Light travel, less than 5% of the time may be required. Most of the time will be spent in a general office environment. Supervisory Requirements There are no supervisory requirements for this position. Salary: $20-23/hr How to Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f4cdd59b-bdcf-4e58-9e68-112518aa9a0a&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&source=LI&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=490390
