TWP INTERNSHIPS
DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP (unpaid)
Location:
Trees, Water & People (TWP) office in Fort Collins
Internship Details:
Minimum of 8 weeks, which typically fall during the Fall Semester, Spring Semester, or Summer Semester
5-10 hours/week between 9:00 am-5:00 pm, M-F; flexible schedule within those hours
Description:
Assist Development team with raising funds to support TWP’s International Programs in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba and TWP’s National Programs, focusing on the Tribal Lands Renewable Energy Program, Reforestation, and Food Sovereignty Program.
Benefits to Intern:
Work with a respected award-winning international nonprofit based in Colorado
Gain fundraising and development skills for employment in the nonprofit sector
Learn about community-based development in Latin America and on US Tribal Lands including projects in sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, clean cookstoves, reforestation, biodiversity, and more.
Have the option to visit the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota
Primary Activities:
Research potential foundation, government, and corporate prospects using online memberships and resources
Draft letters of inquiry, full proposals, and award nominations for submission
Draft reports for previously awarded grants
Assist with logistics for local fundraising events
Assist with donor relations and cultivation
Additional tasks as assigned
Required Personality Traits:
Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, motivated, creative, work independently, communicate effectively, multi-task
Interest in TWP’s mission, natural resource management, conservation, and community-based development
Interested in nonprofit management and development
Required Skills:
Strong persuasive writing, communication, and research skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Gmail, and internet search engines
Spanish language skills a plus
Previous grant research and writing is a plus
To apply, please fill out the form below and upload a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address the requirements listed in the internship description and provide information on how we can contact you for an interview. Please address all completed materials. Deadlines for applications are April 1st for summer internships, June 1st for fall internships, and November 1st for spring internships.