Development Intern

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Details about Development interns:

This internship is open to people who are at least 15 years old and interested in gaining valuable work experience in non-profit fundraising and learning about career paths available at a public interest environmental law center.

The Development Intern will work closely with the Development Director and other staff on a variety of projects to cultivate and steward community support for Crag's work securing legal protections for ecosystems, climate, and communities across the Pacific Northwest. The goal of this internship is to provide the Development Intern with an opportunity to develop new skills, receive feedback from a supportive manager, gain work experience, learn about different career paths, and have an overall positive experience working at Crag. The Development Intern will be trained on all tasks, so no prior experience is necessary.

Read the full job description here.

The application process: To apply, you will fill out an online form that asks you to answer short essay questions, provide a work sample and 2 references. It does not require a resume.

• Who should apply: This internship is open to people who are at least 15 years old interested in gaining experience working in non-profit fundraising and learning about career paths available at a public interest environmental law center.
• Compensation: $16.30/hour for up to 300 hours.
• Location: Interns are expected to primarily work at Crag's office located at 3141 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97214.
• Hours and Duration: 30 hours/week, between June 1 – August 28, and work on Monday through Thursday, between 10 AM – 6 PM.