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Conservation Training Internship: San Francisco, CA National Headquarters Are you wondering if a career as a trainer, event or meeting planner is for you? This internship program will offer you a chance to learn about running a training event for a non-profit organization from A to Z. Interns will be involved in planning an event, site logistics, promoting an event, and managing the details of bringing large groups of people together in comfort and friendship to enhance learning. The Sierra Club Training Academy program is charged with development and delivery of training programs for Sierra Club volunteers and staff that teach them the skills, knowledge and attitude they need to work to protect the environment. Sierra Club Training Academy programs are scheduled around the country in 4-8 locations a year. The two-day long program integrates workshop sessions on basic organizing fundamentals such as strategic planning, organizational development, running effective media campaigns and raising and using dollars wisely with hands-on small group sessions where participants practice what they have learned. Interns for the Sierra Club Training Academy program would primarily be involved in the logistics of planning and delivering these training events as well as given the opportunity to attend a training to get first-hand experience. This position requires skill in using Word and Excel. Website skills (we use Frontpage) are helpful as well. Attention to detail and writing skills are also very important. Internships are available during the Summer, Fall and Spring terms. Deadlines are as follows: Fall Application Period: August 15 - September 30 Spring Application Period: November 15-January 10 Summer Application Period: April 1 to May 15 Minimum 20 hours scheduled at your discretion. Small tuition stipend may be available. Two internship positions available at this time. We are willing to provide any documentation necessary to help students get credit in lieu of or in addition to stipend. Please fill out and submit the form below. For more information or if you have any questions, contact: Liz Pallatto, Training Organizer Sierra Club Training Academy 85 Second St., 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 FAX: 415.977.5799 or send email to liz.pallatto@sierraclub.org To Apply, please fill out and submit the form below. First Name: Last Name: Address: Address Line 2 (optional): City: State: Zip: Daytime/Work Phone: (000) 000-0000 Evening Phone: (000) 000-0000 Email:   Year in School: Name of School: Graduated: Degree: Application Questions Why are you interested in this position of Conservation Training Intern? What about the position intrigues you? What would you hope to learn or to accomplish? What kind of experience do you have in either organizing events, running meetings or as a trainer? Tell me a little bit about your availability, what does your schedule look like and what would work for you in terms of being part of our team? Specifically, please let me know days of the week you are available Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday Time you are available mornings (9-12 p.m.)  afternoons (1-5)  Other Dates available Start Date End Date Do you have any questions for me? Let me know. Thanks for your interest in this internship. Someone will be in touch with you to let you know the status of your application, set up an interview or request additional materials. These materials would include: a brief cover letter, a resume and a writing sample (flyers for events you have organized – rally, concert, etc. welcome too!). Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club