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Job Ref:	41098
Employer:	Nature Conservancy.
State/Province:	New York
Type of Employment:	Full Time
Environmental Categories:	Other
Industries:	Other/Not Classified

Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION
New York, New York (NY)
ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The LEAF Assistant will support and work closely with Institutional Giving staff of The Nature Conservancy’s New York Philanthropy team. The interns’ work will involve various tasks related to individual, foundation and corporate fundraising including prospect research, proposal writing, and grant management. The Intern may be responsible for some administrative, logistical and organizational office tasks for Philanthropy.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

HS diploma or equivalent.
Experience using MS office, Word and Excel, and navigating the Internet.
Experience providing administrative support including one or more of the following: phones/customer service, drafting correspondence, organizing files, coordinating travel arrangements, or related activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or some College preferred.
Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Advanced use of MS Office, Word and Excel and advanced internet navigation skills. May require Power Point and Data Base Management skills. Experience with fundraising programs preferred.
Service oriented. Courteous, personable, tactful and able to deal effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and public.
Demonstrated flexibility to changing situations and priorities.
Strong communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Alumni of The Nature Conservancy’s LEAF program preferred.

START DATE

This is a 10-week internship. The proposed dates of the internship are June 3rd to August 9th, 2013 with some flexibility depending on individual’s schedule.

OFFICE LOCATION:

The intern position will be based in the TNC’s office in New York, NY. Housing is not provided.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
Work performed in a general office setting.

BENEFITS-SHORT TERM POSITIONS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, a 401k plan, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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TO APPLY
To apply to position number 41098, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 23, 2013.

Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.

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EOE STATEMENT

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process

Post Date:

05/10/2013

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