UM School of Natural Resources and Environment

SNRE student interned witih the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan. 

This internship involved two different aspects.  As a member of the Development Group, he worked on a variety of projects including preparing briefs for meetings with donors and strategic partners, he conducted research on SNRE and its competitors for comparative analysis, he wrote and revised letters, and he provided a range of day-to-day administrative tasks needed in the office.  The most important skills for this internship are writing and general communication skills.  Joel also worked extensively on outstanding issues related to the Climate Change Summit that took place last May.  This work included processing travel reimbursements, gathering transcripts and other media products from the seminar, and managing the status and flow of information related to the Summit.  These tasks required some project management skills, organizational skills, and communication skills.

Internship Details

Organization

UM School of Natural Resources and Environment - Ann Arbor, MI

Employment Sector
Academic
Student's Field of Study
Environmental Policy and Planning
Dual Degree Student? SNRE-Law
Topic Areas of Internship

This work was not applicable to a particular environmental issue, but is helpful for working in any non-profit or academic organization.

Duration & Dates 13 weeks, starting 5/15/2007
Skills Gained

Advanced Writing Knowledge, Team Work, and Project Management

Duties Performed

Fundraising, Conduct Studies/Research, and Coordinate Outstanding Obligations Following the Climate Change Summit

How Student Obtained Internship SNRE career staff referral
Paid or Unpaid?
Paid - $10 per hour, up to 40 hours per week