Piedmont Environmental Council Intern
Michelle Aldridge completed a 6-week program on all aspects of a successful land trust.
Academic exposure to many of the issues the nonprofit is involved in, including conservation easements, GIS and land use policy on state, local and national scales. Exposure to grassroots campaigns, communications strategies and fundraising. Crash course in mid-size nonprofits. 2+ weeks of project time to complete a project of your choosing that would move the mission of the land trust along.
Internship Details
| Organization | Piedmont Environmental Council - Warrenton, VA |
| Employment Sector |
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit |
| Student's Field of Study |
Environmental Policy and Planning |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Citizen Participation, Land Use Planning, and Urban Environment |
| Duration & Dates | 7 weeks, starting 6/15/2007 |
| Skills Gained |
Coalition Building, Grassroots Organizing, and Technical Skills (GIS or Computer Software) |
| Duties Performed |
Meet with Stakeholders (interviews, focus groups, etc.), Network with Professionals in the Field, and Conduct Studies/Research |
| How Student Obtained Internship | Website/On-line posting (other than SNRE database) |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid |