Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nation's leading advocate for trails and the only national organization devoted to converting unused railroad corridors into multi-use trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails. RTC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

About Our Internship Program: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nations leading advocate for trails and the only national organization devoted to converting unused railroad lines to multi-use trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offices in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio , RTC is a nonprofit public charity carrying out a program of technical assistance and public education. RTC is looking for interns interested in working on environmental and public policy issues. Interns will provide assistance to the program, development, communications and the administrative department. Job assignments will consist of professional and administrative support. Interns will participate as full-time staff members including attending staff meetings, retreats and social gatherings. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule(s) or other commitments. Generally hours are four days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy seeks an intern for the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC). Duties will include tracking transportation finance for the Transportation Enhancements program, working on publications about Transportation Enhancements, and writing news reports about TE projects around the nation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how the FHWA finances transportation projects, learn about the bike and pedestrian transportation facilities being constructed by the states, actually put that degree to work.

Requirements: know how to use MS Word, Excel, and Access. Be interested in Transportation Policy or Urban Planning

RTC operates off a PC/Microsoft Office platform, and experience in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is expected. Applicants should be task-oriented, highly organized and possess a strong interest in environmental issues or related studies including trail development.

Benefits: Positions are generally unpaid though interns will enjoy the benefits of working in downtown Washington, D.C., in the casual but professional RTC National Office. Easily accessible by metros red, orange and blue lines, the office is located in the heart of the Golden Triangle District, just four blocks from the White House and near a variety of restaurants and shops. Nearby cultural attractions include the Smithsonian, historical monuments, and the trendy Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. (In March 2008, we will be moving to our new location at 2121 Wards Pl, NW, Foggy Bottom/West End).