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.

Manager, Development Research and Prospecting

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a full-time development research and prospecting manager to oversee a comprehensive program to research and expand CLF’s individual, foundation and corporate prospect and donor pools.  The ideal candidate should have experience in basic development research as well as online databases, data mining and prospecting for likely donors, and strong communication skills.  The manager of development research and prospecting will be an integral member of a five-person development team charged with raising over $4.5 million in the current fiscal year and will report to the vice president for development.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Research existing and lapsed donor pools to make recommendations for upgrades, capital gifts and planned giving;
  • Research and prioritize a pool of new prospects for major and planned gifts across New England using public and dedicated databases for overlays, filters;
  • Expand foundation and corporate prospect pools through development research;
  • Develop criteria for profile of what makes a likely CLF donor;
  • Research and prepare foundation and corporate proposals, reports and budgets; work closely with foundation relations manager in increasing output of foundation and corporate proposals and growing revenue stream;
  • Research and prepare documents for donor and volunteer meetings – including letters, proposals, briefings, agendas and stewardship reports;
  • Refine and implement planned giving marketing programs, in particular the oversight of CLF’s planned giving website;
  • Help staff board development committees by preparing agendas, reports, analysis of giving trends and donor research;
  • Collaborate with online marketing and annual fund functions to help create effective annual fund strategy.

Job Qualifications:

  • Three to five years of experience in development, including at least two years of development research;
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Able to condense large, complex amounts of information into a compelling, persuasive narrative for proposals, reports and analyses;
  • Familiarity with fundraising and communications software (CLF uses Raiser’s Edge and Convio) as well as the full Microsoft Office suite;
  • Experience with research using public databases and ability to analyze data;
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout New England with occasional nighttime and weekend work;
  • An understanding of environmental issues and a background in environmental studies or advocacy are a plus.

Interested candidates are required to send a cover letter and resume to:  Human Resources at careers@clf.org or mail to: Conservation Law Foundation, 62 Summer Street, Boston, MA  02110.  Application materials must be received no later than May 31, 2012.  Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pro Bono Attorney

Deferred law firm associates considering CLF would have the opportunity to gain litigation, advocacy, policy and transactional experience during their stint at the organization. They would work under the direction of CLF attorneys in any of the CLF office: Boston, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Concord, New Hampshire; Providence, Rhode Island or Montpelier, Vermont.Deferred law firm associates may also apply for opportunities to work with CLF Ventures, the non-profit affiliate of the Conservation Law Foundation. CLF Ventures works with its clients to implement projects that have demonstrable environmental gain and economic advantage. CLF Ventures works with a range of clients, from corporate and private to government and non-profit. CLF Ventures specializes in optimizing environmental and economic performance, from project launch and business operation to responsible closure of surplus assets. For more information about CLF, go to www.clf.org or for CLF Ventures, go to www.clfventures.org.

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, contacts for 2-3 professional references, and a writing sample to: Michelle LaChance at mlachance@clf.org, fax @ 617/350-4030, or mail to: 62 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110. Early submission of applications is highly encouraged. Applications will be collected and reviewed on a continual basis until all available positions are filled.

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 12 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, 2011 and end on February 1, 2012. 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, 2011 and end on February 1, 2012.

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

Communications and Marketing Intern

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Communications and Marketing 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 and Marketing 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 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 and Marketing Intern will report to the Marketing Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent research, analytical, organizational, and writing skills
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative
  • A strong and demonstrated interest in communications, public relations and/or related fields, preferably in the non-profit arena
  • Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite and 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:

  • Continually research New England based environmental events, highlighting potential opportunities for CLF in each state
  • 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
  • Create, update and maintain media database
  • Monitor marketing/communications trends with other nonprofits, track new campaigns, highlight potential opportunities
  • Assist in posting staff blog posts by researching and editing content
  • Assist with research and drafting content for CLF’s other printed communications outlets, including: quarterly newsletter and fact sheets
  • Assist in social media strategy development
  • 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 must be received no later than April 30 for summer 2012. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Ocean Program 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 original content and conducting social media outreach 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 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; conducting additional research projects of interest to the Ocean Conservation Program staff; and assisting 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 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:

  • Research and draft blog posts for publication on both TalkingFish.org and the CLF Scoop;
  • Use social media tools to market blog content and track views and sharing;
  • 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 administrative tasks, including indexing press clips and documents and assisting with file organization.

The internship is unpaid and requires an initial commitment of 32 hours per week.

Interested candidates are required to send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to Human Resources at internships@clf.org or mail to: 62 Summer Street, Boston, MA  02110.  Application materials must be received no later than May 31, 2012.  Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Assistant, Oceans

CLF has an opening in its Boston office for a program assistant starting in August 2012. The work encompasses a wide range of administrative, policy research, and public outreach work for the Ocean Conservation program as well as work with other programs. The program assistant will not only perform regular administrative duties but will also actively participate in program advocacy. This is an exciting time for ocean conservation and management in the region and across the country; the program assistant will have a front seat role to play working to restore and protect the health of New England’s ocean environment and a number of other programmatic priorities for CLF.  This fun, varied and challenging position will require regular contact and collaboration with advocacy staff from each CLF program area and state office. CLF is seeking a smart, self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and welcomes the exciting challenges of working for a regional environmental advocacy organization dedicated to the mission of protecting New England’s environment.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to the Ocean Conservation program director, Ocean campaign director, Senior Counsel, Community Outreach Associate and occasionally other program advocacy staff.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and events; assist with travel arrangements.
  • Manage TalkingFish.org blog: create editorial schedule; create original content and edit content by Ocean program staff and external allies; conduct social media outreach.
  • Provide substantive, technical, research and editorial support to program staff for letters, public comments, outreach materials, reports and other publications.
  • Work with program and Communications staff to write and disseminate fact sheets, action alerts, op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, white papers and similar pieces that advance the Ocean Conservation program objectives and its message.

Secondary responsibilities:

  • Maintain content of Ocean program pages on the CLF website; maintain content on other Ocean program-related websites; develop routine posts for the CLF blog.
  • Create and maintain legal case files, advocacy, resource and other program files in a way that is consistent with CLF’s document management policy.
  • Develop and maintain databases or membership lists, electronic outreach lists, and other web-based or electronic outreach tools.
  • Conduct stakeholder and public outreach on a variety of Ocean program projects and campaigns.
  • Manage application process and day-to-day supervision of Ocean program interns.
  • Serve as back-up to other administrative staff by providing administrative support to Boston office staff on occasion.

Required skills:

  • Bachelor’s or masters degree plus a minimum of 1-3 years’ relevant office experience is required, experience supporting senior staff preferred.
  • Experience with, and knowledge of, environmental issues (particularly marine conservation science and policy) and a passion for the environmental mission of CLF.
  • The ability to work independently and to simultaneously manage several projects at various stages of completion.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Superior organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong administrative abilities, with demonstrated capacity to perform a wide range of office functions efficiently.
  • Excellent research, analytical, verbal, and writing skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively and work well with a wide range of people in a collaborative fashion, including interns, volunteers, staff, policy-makers, stakeholders and the general public.
  • Experience and a high degree of proficiency working with the Microsoft Office 2007 suite.
  • Experience and a high degree of proficiency working with WordPress content management system, Facebook and Twitter preferred.
  • Strong work ethic coupled with the ability to be flexible and supportive in a dynamic, sometimes stressful work setting.
  • Good sense of humor.

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.  Application materials must be received no later than May 31, 2012.  Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.