The Mid-Atlantic Regional Program has four major goals:

1. To develop a network of wildlands in the Eastern Forest (WV, MD, PA and DC) which would include the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River Watersheds as well as the forests of the Appalachian Highlands.
2. To create a dynamic coalition of groups working to protect wild places and wilderness.
3. To educate the public and government decision makers about the importance of addressing land protection issues on the Eastern Forest from a “network” or “watershed” perspective.
4. To identify wilderness opportunities for the Monongahela National Forest in WV and the Allegheny National Forest in PA.

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Program works with numerous grassroots and local organizations to promote and expand public support for these issues.

Duties

• To support The Wilderness Society’s (TWS) efforts to develop working relationships with key partners in the watershed and to undertake joint projects (workshops, press statements, publications, events, etc.)
• To promote TWS representation at meetings and events related to the Eastern Forest Program
• To assist in the development of publications and other written communication tools (letters, comments to federal agencies, etc.)
• To perform basic research and/or analytical projects that support wild lands identification and protection efforts
• To assist with routine clerical matters – faxing, setting up conference calls, mailings etc. – to support the Program

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communications skills are essential.
• A commitment to the environment – a working knowledge of the Eastern Forest region is a plus but not mandatory
• The ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• One year college

To apply, mail, fax or email a resume and cover letter to:

Internship Coordinator
The Wilderness Society
1615 M St, NW - Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 429-3945
Louise_Tucker@tws.org