Public Affairs Intern

Background:

The Public Affairs Intern will work in the Development and Public Affairs
Department of TPLs Mid-Atlantic region, assisting with a variety of public
affairs activities ranging from administrative tasks to writing functions. This is
a part-time, unpaid internship (approximately 10 to 15 hours per week on a
flexible schedule), and a great opportunity for individuals interested in
gaining experience in public affairs, open space/land conservation, and/or
nonprofit operations.

Current graduate or undergraduate students seeking a
credit-based internship will also be considered.

Duties:

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and updating the regions media database including contact
  information and notes on press received.
• Receiving, archiving and distributing press clippings, both hard and
  electronic copies.
• Distributing press releases and coordinating their posting to the TPL
  website.
• Representing the work of the Trust for Public Land in the Mid-Atlantic region
  through written materials, including web page content, fact sheets and press
  releases. Enhancing the web site and keeping it current as a valuable
  resource and tool for partners and supporters.
• Creating and managing an archive for TPL reports and publications.
• Assisting with the Mid-Atlantic regions public affairs efforts, both internal
  and external, as opportunities and needs arise.

Qualifications:

• B.A. preferred; current undergraduate students with relevant experience
  will be considered.
• Excellent writing, research, organizational and computer skills required.
  Experience working with Act 2000, Fax Press and Burrelles Info Office a
  plus, but not required.
• Experience writing for the web and familiarity with environmental issues
  desirable but not required.

Start date: Approx. January 2003

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

The Trust for Public Land
Attn: Josh Maybar
666 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10012