WCS International Conservation Programs Internships

WCS’s International Conservation Program has five regional programs (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Marine, and North America) as well as a series of thematic programs (such as Living Landscapes, Science Resource Center, Global Carnivore, Wildlife Hunting and Trade, and Landscape Ecology and Geographic Analysis).  See Around the Globe for further program descriptions. 

Half-time and full-time internships in the Central office located at the Bronx Zoo are available to outstanding third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate students.  The content of each internship will vary depending on the projects under way within the program of interest. 

Africa program Intern
Position Currently available. WCS Africa Program has a full-time internship position in the Central office located at the Bronx Zoo available to qualified third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate students. The content of each internship will vary depending on the projects under way within the program of interest. This is a paid internship for individuals interested in conservation management, and can range from a period of six months to one year. However, it is noteworthy that the intern position is not an entry-level position leading to full time employment.

Africa Program Intern: Duties include organizing administrative systems (print and electronic files and database management), coordinating and preparing promotional material concerning WCS field projects in Africa for both print and web based media. The intern will assist in basic office operations, logistics and liaising with field staff as well as other WCS departments. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and database applications as well as strong writing skills is recommended. Opportunities for participation with specific projects of interest will be developed.

How to Apply: Candidates interested in the Africa Program Internship position should e-mail a cover letter and CV to Nadya Cartagena at wcsafrica@wcs.org  or to WCS Africa Program, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460.

Latin American and Caribbean Intern
There are currently no vacancies. Should a vacancy arise, interested candidates should send cover letter, cv and dates of availability to Alexandra Rojas, Administrative Assistant at WCS International, Latin America and Caribbean Program, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460. (fax: 718-364-4275; e-mail: arojas@wcs.org).

This internship consists of two major projects: (1) organize the program library (soft and hard copy) and update the databases.   Duties include creating a filing system for our library, archiving, scanning pictures, labeling and updating information. The intern will assist in basic office operations and special projects if necessary. The successful candidate must be able to read write and comprehend Spanish. Strong computer skills with preferred knowledge in Access, Excel and Photoshop and familiarity with Outlook are necessary.