ICL Publication Internship/Volunteer Position

The intern/volunteer will help the Institute for Conservation Leadership (ICL) revise an organizational self-assessment tool that hundreds of organizations, networks and coalitions have used to strengthen their effectiveness. By revising ICL's benchmarking workbook, a critical component of ICL’s work in the last 10 years, the intern/volunteer will have the opportunity to lead a project that will contribute to environmental organizations’ success in protecting the Earth and human health.

Scope of Work:
The scope of the project will depend on the time and duration of the internship/volunteer availability. Skills and experience required:

• Writing and editing
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Familiarity with nonprofit management preferred and/or strong interest in organization development

The scope of the intern’s project may include:

• Researching and revising ICL’s benchmarking workbook; or
• Developing a 5-10 page “user’s guide” for the benchmarking workbook

Tasks may include:

1. Interviewing ICL staff and consultants about proposed changes to the benchmarking workbook and effective practices for using the workbook;
2. Research on nonprofit management “best practices;”
3. Writing a draft of the updated workbook for review;
4. Gathering and analyzing feedback from staff, consultants, and users in the field;
5. Working with ICL’s graphic designer, create a final draft of the workbook;
6. Write a user guide to accompany the workbook; and
7. Communicate regularly with staff and get input on the project.

Depending on time and availability, other tasks may include:

• Research resources for ICL’s e-newsletter
• Conduct internet research on facilities and constituent/organization information
• Assist with foundation and donor mailings
• Participate in program organization (making materials, triaging registrations, etc)
• Database data entry
• Make phone calls to organizations/individuals and update contact database (outreach in grant areas)
• Participate in outreach activities for ICL’s one-day workshops, audio conferences, and webinars
• Assist with Facebook updates
• Compile workshop and program evaluation data to present in the organization's performance dashboard

Time commitment: 15-20 hours per week or as arranged with the candidate.

To apply, please email your resume to info@icl.org