Conservation Diversity Fellowship

Open Space Institute, Inc. Published: March 29, 2018
Location
New York, New York
Skill Level
Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration

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Description

~ Expanding the circle of conservation ~

The Open Space Institute is a team of project leaders, researchers, land stewards, attorneys, accountants and office managers--all dedicated and creative professionals united in improving people’s lives and the world we live in through smart land conservation.

Working together over the past 40 years, we have saved 2,213,283 acres of land through direct acquisition, grants and loans. But these statistics only tell part of the story. We prefer to describe our successes in terms of the impact we have.

Our work has led to clean drinking water for millions; new and better parks for outdoor recreation; land that will endure in a changing climate; protected farms for greater access to local food; scores of local, active grass-root environmental groups; and preserved historic landscapes and vital habitats up and down the eastern seaboard.

At OSI, we get conservation done for good and forever.

Position Overview

The Open Space Institute’s Conservation Diversity Fellowship, started in 2016, seeks candidates pursuing professional experience in the conservation field. The Fellowship is a full-time, salaried, one-year position in New York City offering candidates the chance to work with colleagues and leaders at the Open Space Institute to accomplish meaningful conservation goals (download brochure).

The Fellowship offers college graduates a one-year, paid position (competitive starting salary with a comprehensive benefits package) working alongside full-time staff based out of OSI’s New York City home office. OSI’s multifaceted programs will give the fellows wide-ranging experience in the conservation field.

Responsibilities

Fellows will have the opportunity to work on projects related to the following, based upon her/his education and desired career path:

  • Conservation real estate transactions, acquisitions, and dispositions
  • Access to urban parks, state parks, and the stewardship of protected lands
  • Conservation science research and information dissemination
  • Administration of grant funds to partner organizations for land protection and environmental education
  • Finance, accounting and administration of a large non-profit organization
  • Executive and development departments working with partners, funders, and the board of trustees

Qualifications

  • Interest in pursuing a career in a conservation and/or non-profit related field
  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of conservation or the environmental movement, including diversity in conservation
  • College graduate with demonstrated academic excellence (GPA, course selection, and leadership)
  • Availability and commitment to full and enthusiastic participation in all aspects of the Conservation Diversity Fellowship
  • Working out of OSI’s midtown office in New York City and participating in the Fellowship for one year beginning in late summer of 2018
  • Eligible to work in the United States

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload the following documents:

  • Resume or CV
  • College transcript
  • Statement of Purpose (750 words or less)
  • Two Letters of Recommendation that may be from a professor or recent employer sent directly to OSI

The selection process, including a potential interview, will take approximately four to six weeks. Applications must be completed by April 16, 2018.

For more information, please click here.

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