Pollinator Partnership

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Paid Internship Opportunity
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, January 17th by 3PM PST
Download the Job Description as a PDF

The Pollinator Partnership (P2) seeks a motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as a part-time intern.

The intern is an essential component to many of the Pollinator Partnership’s (P2) programs. S/he is more often than not working on multiple projects at a time, including overseeing the shipment of outreach items, coordinating projects, inputting data, filing, answering the telephone, and writing letters and reports.

This position calls for flexibility, and the ability to work well independently. We are looking for someone with some experience in office procedures and skills, and who can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate will report directly to the Marketing Director. P2’s small office size provides an opportunity for the Intern to lend support to and gain experience from a wide variety of projects.

Duties include:

Primary staff person for incoming phone calls
File and maintain business records
Responsible for all office administrative tasks, including:
office equipment maintenance
office supplies and equipment procurement
facilities maintenance
event planning
meeting scheduling
Send out mail, sort mail, filing, and coping/faxing
Assist with meetings (coordinating, preparing materials, etc.)
Extensive data entry daily
Serve as a “go to” person for all things organizational
Work with other staff and consultants as needed

Desired Qualifications:

Proactive
Ability to multi-task
College degree required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and History majors preferred)
Dependable, well-organized, and detail-oriented
Computer savvy (proficient in e-mail communication, PC, MS Office programs)
Event planning experience is a plus
Moderate reading/writing ability in Spanish, Portuguese or French a plus
One year of administrative experience preferred but not required

About the Pollinator Partnership
The Pollinator Partnership (P2) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to protect and restore populations of pollinator species. As world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the preservation of the birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, and bats, P2 plays a key role in preserving terrestrial ecosystems, promoting agricultural productivity, and enhancing local communities through pollinator-centered work.

P2 has been actively supporting the conservation and protection of pollinators throughout North America since 1997. A multifaceted approach using original science; habitat preservation and creation; policy outreach; and public education has helped us achieve our goals in pollinator conservation. Over 15 years of success include the institutionalization of pollinator policy into government and industry practice, the creation of habitat across North America in urban areas and key wild land landscapes, providing local citizens and school with educational materials, and working to increase our scientific knowledge of pollinator populations.

For more information, visit www.pollinator.org and www.NAPPC.org.

Location: San Francisco’s Financial District (close to MUNI and BART)

Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 17th by 3PM PST.

Schedule: The Intern would work every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from approximately 8:30AM to 5PM.

Compensation: $14/hour

Duration: Position open until filled. We are asking for at least a one year commitment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email the following information to Jennifer Tsang at jt@pollinator.org:

Resume
Cover letter describing why you think you would be good at the position
Availability to begin working immediately
Attach the resume and cover letter as 1 PDF
Please name the email subject and PDF “Intern 2013 Application – Last Name, First Name.”

No phone calls please.