Employment and Internship Opportunities

Interested candidates are required to send a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources at careers@clf.org or mail to: 62 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color, and also communities that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately the impacts of environmental degradation. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

Ocean Conservation Internship

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a summer intern to conduct a variety of research, writing, and administrative tasks to enrich and promote the advocacy work of its Ocean Conservation program. The Ocean Program intern will primarily assist with creating a new podcast discussing marine conservation issues in New England. The project will include developing stories and content, conducting interviews, and managing the technical aspects of editing, publishing and hosting the podcast.

He or she will also be expected to complete a variety of other tasks, including researching and writing blog and website content for CLF’s organization-wide blog, The CLF Scoop, and for TalkingFish.org, a blog managed by the Ocean Conservation Program that fosters informed discussion about New England’s fishing industry. He or she will also conduct additional research projects of interest to the Ocean Conservation Program staff and assist with occasional administrative tasks to increase the organization and efficiency of the Ocean Conservation team.

The Ocean Program intern will be based in CLF’s Boston office and will report to the Ocean Conservation program assistant.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Exceptional research, analytical, organizational, and writing skills;
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative;
  • A strong and demonstrated interest in environmental advocacy and policy, preferably including a basic understanding of fisheries management and ocean conservation issues;
  • Experience creating a podcast, including developing material, conducting and recording interviews, and editing and publishing content;
  • Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite and social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter; knowledge of WordPress content management system is a plus but not required;
  • A strong commitment to CLF’s mission, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.

General Responsibilities:

  • Develop a podcast focusing on marine conservation, including creating and publishing content and building the technical capacity for podcast production and hosting;
  • Research and draft blog posts for publication on both TalkingFish.org and the CLF Scoop;
  • Assist with research on a variety of ocean-related topics that are of mutual interest to the Ocean Conservation Program staff and the Ocean Program intern;
  • Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

To Apply:

Send your resume titled “your last name-first initial-resume” (e.g. “SMITH J RESUME”), cover letter titled “your last name-first initial-cover” (e.g. “SMITH J COVER”), and writing sample to Human Resources at internships@clf.org.

Application materials must be received no later than May 31, 2013.  The Ocean Conservation internship is an unpaid position. No phone calls please.

 

Communications Intern

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Communications Intern to assist the Communications Department with conveying and publicizing CLF’s messaging and accomplishments across a wide variety of print and online communications outlets.

The Communications Intern will assist with the maintenance and marketing of CLF’s main online communications outlets: CLF’s organization-wide blog, which provides insider news and advocacy information on CLF’s work and eNews, CLF’s digital newsletter, as well as its social media accounts and other assets. He or she will also be expected to complete a variety of other tasks, including expanding and organizing a collection of compelling images; using social media tools to market blog content and message; and assisting in various strategic discussions related to the organizations goals.

The Communications Intern will report to the Senior Communications Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent research, writing and editing skills
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative
  • A strong interest in communications, public relations and/or related fields, preferably in the non-profit arena
  • Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • An understanding of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter
  • Knowledge of HTML is a plus but not required
  • A strong commitment to environmental advocacy
  • Prior experience in environmental non-profit industry is a plus

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Support the continued growth and maintenance of the website by drafting and editing content;
  • Assist in managing content on the blog;
  • Assist with research and drafting content for CLF’s other printed communications outlets, including: quarterly newsletter and fact sheets
  • Promote CLF through its social media outlets, either by repurposing existing content or
  • Update and maintain the CLF photo database, search for additional photos as needed, and select appropriate photos and other media for print and online publications
  • Monitor marketing/communications trends with other nonprofits, track new campaigns, highlight potential opportunities
  • Assist in creation and execution of acquisition marketing campaigns, including online advertisements, video and direct mail.

Interested candidates must be enrolled in university and received academic recognition for the internship and are required to send a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources at internships@clf.org or mail to: 62 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110. Application materials will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week.

 

Cavers Internship Program

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has been protecting New England’s environment for over forty years. CLF advocates use law, science and economics to create innovative strategies to conserve natural resources, protect public health and promote healthy communities in our region. CLF seeks law students who are interested in dedicating a summer to advance cutting edge legal strategies and policy solutions.

Cavers interns are paired with an experienced attorney in one of our four program areas focusing on clean air, clean energy and climate change; clean water; ocean conservation; or transportation and environmental justice. Over the course of the summer, interns support CLF’s mission by researching legal issues and drafting documents ranging from internal strategy memos to public comments and portions of motions and briefs. Interns have the opportunity to meet with high level state and federal agency officials and work with other environmental organizations, local activist groups, and environmental justice communities in New England.

This program was created to honor the memory of David Cavers, a strong supporter of CLF. David worked with CLF from 1981 until his death in November of 2000. As a Director, he was integral in steering the organization through many of the tough battles that led to the prominence it enjoys today. During his time at CLF, David took great satisfaction in mentoring law students and preparing them for careers as effective environmental advocates.

The Cavers Internship requires a commitment of 10 weeks of full time work and includes a stipend.

Although CLF only provides funding for summer law clerks through the Cavers program, a limited number of additional unpaid internship positions may be available law students not seeking funding.

Acceptance of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and end on April 15, 2013. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.  Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply: Your email header should state your Name and “Cavers Internship.”

Please send the following documents to Human Resources at internships@clf.org.

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Contact information for 2-3 references
  • Law School transcripts
  • Writing sample

You may also write to the following address, although email is preferred.

Massachusetts:

Conservation Law Foundation
Attn: Boston Intern Committee
62 Summer Street
Boston, MA  02110

In addition to our Boston office, CLF has offices in Portland, ME; Concord, NH; Providence, RI; and Montpelier, VT. If you are interested in a Cavers Internship at one of these offices, please send your application directly to the contact listed below. Deadlines, stipend and time requirements may differ from office to office.

Maine:

Conservation Law Foundation
Attn: Sean Mahoney
47 Portland Street, Suite 4
Portland, ME 04101

New Hampshire:

Conservation Law Foundation
Attn: Christophe Courchesne
27 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

Acceptance of applications will begin September 1, 2012 and end on February 1, 2013.

Rhode Island:

Conservation Law Foundation
Attn: Tricia Jedele
55 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903

Vermont:

Conservation Law Foundation
Attn: Sandy Levine
15 East State Street, Suite 4
Montpelier, VT 05602