Positions require a minimum three-month commitment and may be extended. DOW is an advocacy group with a strong record of accomplishments. Previous experience in wildlife issues is also preferred but not required.
Computer skills are a plus.
Legal Division - Interns assist the Director of Wildlife Laws with administrative and programmatic support for primary projects and cases on Defenders' litigation docket. This includes conducting research, drafting fact sheets, disseminating information to the public, assisting with public education, mobilizing activists, and general administrative support. Law students are given preference for these internships, which are unpaid during the school year and offer a stipend during the summer. Species Division - Highly qualified individuals will occasionally attend hearings, seminars, and working meetings to develop and implement wildlife conservation strategies. Interns will be expected to provide administrative and programmatic support for the primary projects within the species conservation division.