Backyard Wildlife Habitat Internship Opening

**L* B* <B*@Ag.Arizona.Edu>**

We're looking for someone to fill the following position as soon as
possible.  Please forward to anyone who might be interested!

National Wildlife Federation
BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT INTERNSHIP

Started in 1973, the Backyard Wildlife Habitat* program is a national
program that inspires and assists people who are providing habitat for
wildlife in the landscapes around their homes, schools, workplaces, and in
their communities.  

DUTIES:  Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Backyard Wildlife
Habitat program including: processing of applications for certification in
the program; handling constituent communications; coordinating volunteer
efforts and educational efforts involving on-site demonstration habitat;
and developing and giving presentations on the program to garden clubs,
conservation groups, and others. Intern is also responsible for aspects of
the maintenance and updating of the program*s World Wide Web site.

QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. or B.S. degree in environmental sciences, plant
ecology, horticulture, landscape design or related subject area. Must have
strong academic and/or personal background in plant/animal relationships.
Must have excellent communications skills (written and oral) and be very
organized. Position requires managing multiple tasks at one time and a good
amount of flexibility given the diversity of responsibilities. Familiarity
with Windows-based PC applications such as WordPerfect, Netscape, Microsoft
Access.  Basic knowledge of HTML programming or interest in learning this
skill required. 

SALARY: $275/week, no room or board provided

LOCATION: Vienna, Virginia

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

INTERNSHIP LENGTH: 48 weeks

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume with cover letter and list of 3 references to:
Heather Carskaddan, Manager, Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program, National
Wildlife Federation, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22184 or send via email
to carskaddan@nwf.org.  No general inquiries please.

National Wildlife Federation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucy K. Bradley
Extension Agent, Urban Horticulture
Maricopa County
The University of Arizona
Cooperative Extension
4341 E Broadway Rd.
Phoenix, AZ  85040-8807

Phone:  (602) 470-8086 ext 323
Fax:  (602) 470-8092
email:  BradleyL@ag.arizona.edu
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/

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