Grantmaker Association Internship

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~ Founded
in 1987 and located in San Francisco's Presidio, the Consultative Group on
Biological Diversity (CGBD) is a professional association of grantmakers with a
shared vision for a sustainable, just and healthy future for all life on Earth,
advanced by a vibrant and effective philanthropic sector. ~

The CGBD supports
member-driven programs and special initiatives that focus on climate change and
energy, marine ecosystems, land and freshwater conservation, conservation
science, the Gulf of California, and international biodiversity issues.

With an annual budget of $1.5M and a staff of 8, the
CGBD hosts convenings, briefings, and other educational offerings such as
webinars throughout the year.  

Internship Overview 

The CGBD/GOC
Intern provides support to the Executive Director of CGBD for broad CGBD
administrative purposes and for Annual Meeting support, as well as to support
the Gulf of California (Northwest Mexico) program.

Time Required: 15-18 hours per week beginning mid to late April 2015 for a period of approximately three months. Candidate must already live in the San Francisco Bay area and be able to travel to the office in the Presidio. At least one instance of out of state travel will be required in mid-June 2015.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Set up webinars with online software and manage
  technical aspects of conference calls and webinars; coordinate with staff
  and/or partners to moderate discussion.
• Schedule calls or meetings using scheduling
  tools like Doodle.
• Research, assemble and send out regular news
  summaries specific to the Gulf of California program via email, including
  Spanish-language materials.
• Use email broadcast client (MailChimp) to
  circulate important and timely information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Excellent oral and written communications
  skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is essential.
• Familiarity with internet research methods and
  major online news outlets.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to software
  such as Survey Monkey.

Other ideal qualities but Not Required 

• Interest in environmental, climate change and
  energy issues.
• Interest in Mexico and conservation issues in a
  developing country context.
• Familiarity or experience with philanthropy.
• Familiarity or experience with coastal and
  marine conservation issues. 

Compensation: $20/hour. 

To Apply 

• Please use the meail address below to email a resume, along with a cover letter
  describing your qualifications, why you
  think you are a great fit for this position, and what interests you about the
  mission of CGBD.
• No phone inquiries please.

~ The
Consultative Group on Biological Diversity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, religion,
race or disability.  CGBD's commitment to
diversity and inclusion is based upon our belief that the best organizations
are composed of individuals who bring a variety of skills, perspectives,
backgrounds, and resources to address complex and strategic challenges. ~