Projects Development Assistant (Web) Internship

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The World Land Trust manages several overseas conservation projects and is always in the process of assessing and developing new projects. Working in partnership with local organisations within project countries WLT provides assistance in the form of funding, consultancy and training.

We currently have a vacancy for a Projects Development Assistant (Web) to join the WLT as part of our Internship Programme. This post focuses on the development and promotion of the WLT projects, assisting both the Programmes and Web Manager, involving day-to-day project management activities. These include liaison with international partners, fundraising and project research, as well maintaining and improving the WLT website, and working on other IT aspects of the Trust’s work. The Internship Programme aims to build on existing skills and interests, and provides an excellent opportunity to acquire multi-faceted skills within an international conservation setting.

Interns need to be self-reliant, motivated and organised. The WLT is looking for candidates with excellent literacy and communication skills, who want to work as part of a small team dealing with international issues, in a rural town location. Applicants should, ideally, be recent graduates with a background in conservation, ecology and/or natural history with an interest in Web Development/IT or online marketing. Website building experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

During the 6-month internship the WLT aims to provide its interns with a broad base of knowledge and experience to enable them to pursue a career in the environment/conservation management sector.

Job Role

Function of Post

• A training post, but expected to enhance the work of the WLT;
• Assisting the management of ongoing projects and carrying out project related tasks as required;
• Assisting Web Manager in the general day-to-day maintenance of the WLT website.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Responding to ideas for improving the website as proposed by staff and Trustees;
• Maintaining selected web pages;
• Monitoring the Trust's online marketing activities.
• Administration of meetings - organisation, minute taking etc;
• Shadowing as a method of learning about the range of activities.

Project Development

• Work with other project staff;
• Communicate with overseas project staff.

Other activities

• The intern will attend appropriate meetings outside the office;
• The intern will assist in the organisation of meetings and local activities.

Duties

• The intern will give assistance to all other members of staff, and will be expected to perform a wide range of office duties as part of general training;
• The intern will be expected to conform to general office standards.

Expectations

The intern will have an opportunity to

• Develop/acquire general office skills i.e. filing, reception, book keeping;
• Develop/acquire good all-round experience of office routines and systems;
• Undertake specialised training, both formal and in-house;
• Make contact with active conservation projects worldwide;
• Obtain hands on experience of website management and other IT skills;
• Develop own skills and interests within post.

Notes

This is an unpaid position but the cost of training courses etc. and expenses are covered by the WLT. Assistance is given in finding suitable accommodation and our Education, Outreach & Training Officer is on hand for help and advice during the internship. Some of our interns have successfully obtained Job Seekers Allowance and Housing Benefit, and part time work is usually available in the area. Halesworth is a small rural market town with limited nightlife. Transport to and from London is good, but local public transport is rather limited. Further information on the Internship Programme can be found in the Internship Booklet:

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