Fall 2021 Internship | Missouri Flat Creek (1-2 positions available)

Fieldwork Based 
To be considered for a field-based internship position, candidates should: -Be physically located in the vicinity of Pullman, WA and able to work in the field in the region
-Have reliable local transportation to travel within the city and region -Have field experience through a combination of classwork, volunteer work, or other life experience
-Be extremely self-directed and able to competently work with minimal regular supervision 

General Internship Expectations
 The Phoenix Conservancy (TPC) is seeking up to 6 self-directed and motivated interns for the Fall 2021 season, in positions that emphasize either fieldwork or online roles. Interns for TPC will receive direct experience with restoration conservation through implementation of restoration of endangered ecosystems, communication of our work through online platforms, and participating in the dynamic growth of a young conservation nonprofit. In addition, applicants that successfully complete an unpaid internship in spring/summer 2021 are eligible to apply to continue through a paid internship in Spring 2021. 

 

As a rapidly growing international conservation organization, we offer diverse experience opportunities emphasizing different aspects of our organization’s work, both in an online and fieldwork context. All interns for the Fall 2021 season will have the opportunity to participate in a trip to our Great Plains work sites in the Black Hills region of South Dakota and Wyoming, tentatively scheduled for Spring/Summer 2022. Interns that show exceptional performance may be invited to participate in a restoration trip to TPC’s restoration site in Ivohibe, Madagascar in November 2021, depending on performance and pandemic-related travel restrictions. 

 

To complete an internship, interns for The Phoenix Conservancy are expected to complete the following with training from TPC staff:  -Complete 135 hours of cumulative work in their position   -Meet with their TPC supervisor once a week to check in on progress  -Attend TPC’s monthly all staff meeting  -Write at least one complete grant seeking funding for an aspect of The Phoenix Conservancy’s work  -Participate in at least 1 TPC project outside the scope of their specific role to increase experience breadth 

 

How To Apply 
The Phoenix Conservancy has a multi-stage interview process, consisting of a combination of more formal virtual interviews with relevant staff members and “Working Interview” projects. In these projects, a task relevant to the applicant’s position of interest is assigned and the results evaluated by the staff. Initial applications should include a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest and CV/Resume, and be emailed to mail@phoenixconservancy.org.  

 

Cover Letter->Virtual Interview->Supervised Working Interview->Independent Working Interview>Offer 

 

The application process follows the general timeline below:  1. Applicant submits Cover Letter and Resume detailing position, interests and skills to mail@phoenixconservancy.org by October 1st, 2021. Positions are open until filled, so earlier submission is highly encouraged 

 

 2. TPC personnel will determine if the applicant will be invited to interview, and follow up to inform the applicant of the decision and to set a day and time for the interview, if applicable.  

 

 3. Following the virtual interview with relevant TPC staff, successful applicants for field positions will be invited to a supervised working interview (approximately 1 hour in duration). Successful applicants for virtual/online only positions will be asked to complete a standardized assignment with guiding instructions and protocols.  

 

 4. TPC staff will evaluate the results of the supervised work. Applicants demonstrating a high quality of supervised work will be invited to the final interview phase, in which a position-specific task will be assigned with minimal instruction or supervision. An example of this might be an assignment to collect the seeds of a given species from a designated location, remove invasive species from a site, or to generate content for a particular social media outlet. 

 

 5. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and time management demonstrated in the completion of the independent assignments by Phoenix staff. From the collective evaluation of the three interview phases, positions will be offered to applicants which provide the best fit within the organization. Applicants completing internships with higher levels of autonomy and responsibility may be invited to move into higher levels within the organization based on their performance.  

 

 6. Depending on experience, qualifications, and performance, an internship stipend of $500$1,000 may be offered to strong applicants.