The Appalachian Mountain Club Department of Volunteer Relations is seeking an intern for the summer of 2007 to assist with updating and improving the content and appearance of our departmental web pages, to coordinate with volunteers working on regional trails projects, to support planning and development of AMC’s Annual Meeting, and to work with volunteers in AMC’s chapters and camps. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and enjoy working with people. There are opportunities for some regional travel and training. This full-time internship reports to staff appropriate to the task at hand including the Director of Volunteer Relations, the Travel Programs Coordinator, and the Volunteer Programs Assistant.
The quick paced environment of the Volunteer Relations Department supports the efforts of AMC’s volunteers both in chapters and volunteer managed camps throughout AMC’s region from Maine to Virginia. This department liaises between AMC volunteers and staff ensuring that our efforts highlight the unique strengths of each community in support of the club’s mission and Vision for 2010. The Volunteer Relations Department includes four staff focused on camps, travel programs, and chapter issues advising on topics including conservation, communications, leadership, risk management, good financial practices, welcoming new members, trail work, and training programs.
While the internship is unpaid, this opportunity offers unique involvement in the volunteer community of the AMC, its management, and organization. In addition, the Volunteer Relations Department will offer a monthly T pass, a voucher for staying at AMC facilities, and possible training in an area of interest to the intern.
Responsibilities
- Revision of the volunteer relations pages at www.outdoors.org in collaboration with staff and volunteer communities. Goals include ease of navigation and a more appealing look and feel in terms of graphics and language.
- Contact volunteers involved in the AMC Chapter Trails Challenge. Organize trail adopters, provide project information, and distribute materials to new and old adopters. Help design a t-shirt that can be used exclusively for the Chapter Trails Challenge adopters.
- Event planning activities in preparation for AMC’s Annual Meeting 2008.
- Assist in maintaining and creating membership reports for chapters through the use of AMC’s membership database.
Employment Qualifications
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Enrollment in or graduation from an undergraduate degree program in relevant field
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Experience in web editing and design
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
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Interest in learning new software applications
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Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with varied groups of individuals
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Attention to detail and good follow through
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Problem solving skills
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Strong team player
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Ability to work independently without close supervision
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Personal commitment to environmental protection, desired
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Background in community engagement or outreach, desired
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Outdoor leadership skills helpful
To Reply
To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Roger Scholl. Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108 or AMCjob61@outdoors.org. Evaluation of applications will begin on April 1st and continue until the position is filled.
The Appalachian Mountain Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.
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