JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS AT BARKVideographer Internship***We offer internships intermittently on an as-needed basis. Please inquiry about availability before applying. Thanks! Also be sure to check out upcoming events for volunteer opportunities.***
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ABOUT BARK Bark is a small, dynamic grassroots conservation group whose mission is to preserve the forests, waters and wildlife of Mt. Hood National Forest. Since its founding in 1999, Bark has helped save over 15,000 acres of forest from destruction. Bark monitors and enforces public agency compliance with environmental laws, and educates and engages the public through hikes, presentations, and a TV show about threats to the Mt. Hood ecosystem and strategies to preserve it. ABOUT THE POSITION Have you wanted to turn your videography skills into action? Not sure where to begin? Bark is offering a two-month, unpaid internship working on one of our longest-standing, most effective outreach tools. For almost ten years, we have had a monthly show broadcast on local public access television stations, including Portland Community Media, conveniently located across the street from our office. Filmed on our monthly, second Sunday hikes, we capture volunteer hike leaders discussing the threats to Mt. Hood National Forest and our public lands, participant responses and images of the extraordinary Cascade ecosystems that we hike through. This internship requires past experience with filming, film editing and production, as well as internet video outreach. An interest and ability to hike up to four miles is strongly recommended. JOB DESCRIPTION The intern will work directly with our Community Organizer and the Bark for Mt. Hood videographer and long-time community activist, Jim Lockhart. Each hike is focused on a specific threat to an area in Mt. Hood. Using effective communication strategies for “getting the word out,” we will develop a preliminary outline of footage to obtain through the hike. Bark’s extensive network of volunteers will offer experience working with community contacts to obtain images and music for additions to the show. In post-production, we will use new media tools to enhance the outreach capability. The position is a minimum of 6-10 hrs/wk for two months. Hours are flexible and our office is informal. HOW TO APPLY Bark provides some education, training, and resources for assistants working with us. For more information about Bark, see www.bark-out.org. Mail or e-mail resume and cover letter to: Olivia Schmidt, Community Organizer, ATTN: Videographer Internship, Bark, P.O. Box 12065, Portland, OR 97212 or [email protected]. Feel free to call with questions to 503-331-0374. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VIEW SOME OF OUR SHOWS BY GOING TO www.barkformthood.blip.tv. Forest Ecology Internship***We offer internships intermittently on an as-needed basis. Please inquiry about availability before applying. Thanks! Also be sure to check out upcoming events for volunteer opportunities.**
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ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP The Forest Ecology Internship will provide a great opportunity for someone interested in science and who wants to gain skills in using science to shape public policy. In addition to defending Mt. Hood’s forests from logging, Bark is drafting a vision for sustainable management of Mt. Hood National Forest. In order to do this we have begun to compile a collection of scientific literature relevant to forest ecology. The Forest Ecology Intern will manage and grow this collection into a working library pertinent to management direction for Mt. Hood National Forest. Please see http://www.bark-out.org for more information about our work. Office hours are flexible and the atmosphere casual. JOB DESCRIPTION The Forest Ecology Intern requires strong reading and writing skills, an understanding of scientific principles, and excellent organizational skills. This position will provide the right candidate with a strong working knowledge of the best available science on Pacific Northwest forests, an understanding of how science impacts public policy in our National Forests, and real-world experience in non-profit operations. The position is a minimum of 6-10 hrs/wk for two months, or whatever is required in order to qualify for university credit. The Forest Ecology Intern will: Read scientific literature related to forest ecology including, but not limited to, hydrology, soil ecology, silviculture, botany, and wildlife biology; Work with our NEPA Coordinator in rating relevancy of science to Mt. Hood National Forest; Summarize and categorize literature by issue area and relevance; Update and maintain database of scientific literature. How to Apply Bark provides all the necessary education, training, and resources for interns working with us. For more information about Bark, see http://www.bark-out.org Mail or e-mail resume and cover letter to: Alex Brown, Executive Director, ATTN: Forest Ecology Internship, Bark, PO Box 12065, Portland, OR 97212 or [email protected] Development Internship***We offer internships intermittently on an as-needed basis. Please inquiry about availability before applying. Thanks! Also be sure to check out upcoming events for volunteer opportunities.**
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About the Internship The first thing most people learn working in non-profit organizations is the importance of effective fundraising and development. Obtaining fundraising skills and strategy is a great way to stand out in the non-profit job market. Bark has had incredible success with a diverse approach to fundraising, including canvassing, grant writing, member development and events. The Development Intern will assist the Development Coordinator in all aspects of Bark’s development programs. The position is a minimum of 6-10 hrs/wk for two months, or whatever is required in order to qualify for university credit. The Development Intern will: Assist the Development Director in all aspects of Bark’s development program; Research potential donors and prepare strategies for approaching them; Work with the Fundraising Committee and Development Coordinator in coordinating and promoting special fundraising events; Aid with membership development including gaining effective writing and editing skills for communicating with our 14,000+ members; Support the Fundraising Committee and Executive Director in writing effective grants and providing accurate grant coordination and reporting; Attending regular Fundraising Committee meetings; Use a sophisticated database to track donor information; Researching new funding resources for Bark to pursue. How to Apply Bark provides all the necessary education, training, and resources for interns working with us. For more information about Bark, see http://www.bark-out.org Mail or e-mail resume, cover letter and three references to: Alex Brown, Executive Director ATTN: Development Internship Bark P.O. Box 12065 Portland, OR 97212 or [email protected] |
