Water Quality Trading Intern

2007 Spring/Summer Internship Announcement

Northwest Natural Resource Group is seeking a spring or summer intern to assist with the development of our Watershed Innovation program to allow Pacific Northwest small forest landowners to participate in water quality trading programs. This program will support our Northwest Certified Forestry program in providing market based incentives for small forest landowners to manage their land sustainably as part of a functioning ecosystem and provide an economically feasible alternative to development. Other duties will include assisting with organizational development and general office tasks as needed. 

Opportunities include:

* Researching existing water quality trading programs to develop a template for programs to be implemented in the Northwest that allow FSC certified small forest landowners to access water quality credit markets
* Researching protocols to monetize and market water quality improvements on sustainable managed working forest land
* Conducting market analysis on the potential supply and potential buyers for a water quality market 
* Assisting with organizational development and fundraising in a small but expanding organization

The ideal applicant will have: 

* Background (preferably graduate level) in environmental science or environmental/ecological economics and knowledge of the interplay between forestry and water quality 
* Knowledge of and interest in the use of market forces for environmental conservation goals i.e.: ecosystem services markets
* Interest in sustainable forestry and understanding of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification 

This paid opportunity will be part time with flexible hours and location (within WA as some time will be required at the main office in Port Townsend).

To apply, email or a cover letter and resume. For further information contact Stewart Matthiesen,  NNRG Development Manager. Application deadline: February 28th, 2007.

NNRG,
Attn: Stewart Matthiesen,
P.O. Box 1067,
Port Townsend, WA 98368 

NNRG's policy is to employ qualified individuals of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on: Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, veterans status or unfavorable military discharge, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other protected group status.