Trails and Greenway Program Internship,

San Francisco, CA

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.

Summary

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.

Internship, Program Department, California field office, San Francisco, CA. - Program Internships are full or part-time. As a small office of three, opportunities abound for volunteers to get involved in a multitude of projects and to assist staff to make it feel like we are really an office of 20! Volunteer assignments are flexible depending upon a volunteers interests and skills. A sample of current office needs includes: Trail & Greenway project and policy research, fielding and answering technical assistance calls, in-house library and resource development, grant writing and research, developing educational workshop programs, and fundraising strategies etc.; project support (e.g. helping with community outreach, public meetings). General administrative support (clerical, office management, etc.). Let us know what you want to do!

Benefits

Positions are unpaid though interns will enjoy the benefits of working in downtown San Francisco, in the casual but professional atmosphere. Easily accessible by BART and Muni, the office is located in the heart of San Franciscos Union Square, surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shops. Nearby cultural attractions include the SF Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Gardens, Sony Metreon, and the trendy SOMA neighborhood and Mission District.

Qualifications

Qualified interns will be students in undergraduate or graduate programs seeking on-the-job experience, or professionals looking to hone their skill set. In all internships, excellent writing and communication skills are necessary. RTC operates off a 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.