Internship Program Leader and Media Coordinator

The Internship Program (IP) Leader/ Media Coordinator will assist the IP Coordinator in supporting approximately 25-30 IP members who serve government, nonprofit and educational organizations in Seattle, Central Washington, the Oregon Coast and the Columbia River Gorge. As the IP Leader, which will occupy up to 75% of the person’s time, duties include serving as a liaison between Mt. Adams staff and AmeriCorps members, assisting members with field projects and outreach events, planning trainings/retreats and producing a monthly newsletter. This position does require travel as the IP Leader will visit each IP member at their project site a minimum of two times throughout the year.

As the Media Coordinator, this person will work with all programs and staff at the Mt. Adams Center to design, create and edit public outreach and marketing materials. The IP Leader/Media Coordinator position provides exposure to a variety of environmental issues and to the corresponding organizations working to resolve them. It is best suited for an individual that excels at working with people but can operate independently. The Individual Placement (IP) Leader/ Media Coordinator will be based out of our office in Trout Lake, Washington.

The Mt. Adams Center is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range beneath 12,276' Mount Adams, a treasured wilderness region surrounded by a spectacular landscape of forests, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains.

For a full position description please visit: www.nwserviceacademy.org

Application Deadline: 11/1/2008

Service Dates: January 5, 2009 - November 20, 2009

Length of Term: 1700 hours

How to apply:

1. Complete all of the application materials found on the "How To Apply" page at www.nwserviceacademy.org/apply.cfm

2. Send application materials, resume` and cover letter to [email protected]  OR you may mail them to:

Stephanie Ludlow NWSA 2453 HWY 141 Trout Lake WA 98650

Questions? Please contact Stephanie at 509-395-3465 or [email protected]