[SEMCO] Outreach Internship Opportunity

[Sheri DeRosa]

Internship Opportunity

Outreach Intern

The Trustees of Reservations seeks an Outreach Intern to assist in a
public awareness campaign for the new Southeastern Massachusetts
Bioreserve, a 13,600-acre forested landscape protected by The Trustees,
the City of Fall River, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The first
of several proposed bioreserves in the state, it seeks to protect the
region’s natural and cultural resources plus the city’s drinking water
supply. The Trustees’ 500-acre reservation, Copicut Woods, will serve as
the gateway to the bioreserve and the site for a proposed visitor and
education center.

Under the supervision of the Bioreserve Project Manager, the Outreach
Intern will:

-- Assist in the development and implementation of a community outreach
program to raise awareness of the bioreserve and build enthusiasm and
support among local residents
-- Assist in planning and staffing outreach and fundraising events
-- Assist in developing and distributing publications and press releases

-- Assist in developing and scheduling presentations
-- Provide general administrative support to the Bioreserve Project
Manager as needed

Qualifications. Candidates may be either college undergraduates or
graduate students with knowledge of the environment and demonstrated
experience in communications, journalism, or public outreach. The
position requires superior writing, communications, and organization
skills, creativity, the ability to work independently, and excellent
people skills. Familiarity with Fall River and/or facility in Portuguese
a plus.

Terms. This is a full-time temporary position for the summer. Candidates
available to start part-time in April or May should so indicate in their
cover letters. The position is based in downtown Fall River, and carries
a competitive stipend in lieu of salary.

Application Requirements. To apply, send a letter of interest and resume
by April 15 to:

Debbi Edelstein
Bioreserve Project Manager
The Trustees of Reservations
57 N. Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720

The Trustees of Reservations
The Trustees of Reservations is the world’s oldest regional land trust.
Founded in 1891, it preserves for public use and enjoyment properties of
exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
Today, The Trustees owns and manages 91 properties, totaling more than
22,000 acres.

The Trustees of Reservations is a private, nonprofit organization with
more than 30,000 members, and it relies for support entirely upon income
from endowments, admission fees, membership, grants, and contributions.
For information about The Trustees, visit our web site at
www.thetrustees.org.

The Trustees of Reservations is an equal opportunity employer.

3/15/02