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MobilizeGreen seeks a detail-oriented Natural Resources Intern for an 11-week, full-time summer position supporting the Planning Directorate at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Headquarters, located in either Washington, DC, or Denver, CO. As a Natural Resources intern in this role, you will rework the fund code handbook to update program workload elements and perform a variety of professional and technical functions related to natural resource management.

During your internship, you will work closely with higher-graded specialists or supervisors to resolve procedural or factual issues using established methods, guidelines, and precedents. You will conduct preliminary analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, guidelines, and administrative processes to address conventional problems and situations with readily observable conditions. Additionally, you will study programs, functions, and work processes common to organizations, such as delegations of authority, routing of correspondence, work procedures, workload data, and storage of files and records.

Through this position, you will enhance your skills in natural resource management, policy analysis, and administrative processes, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the BLM’s Planning Directorate.

The BLM DHA Internship program is a unique opportunity designed for current undergraduate, graduate, or PhD students to launch their natural and cultural resources careers. The intern will receive hands-on learning experience, mentorship, and coaching to complete mission-critical work while developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic communication skills. This is a developmental program.

MobilizeGreen is an organization committed to diversity. Women, people of color, indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, military veterans, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are encouraged to apply.

Term: 11 weeks
Duty Station: BLM Headquarters - Either Washington, DC or Denver, CO

Benefits
• Hands on learning and job training experience
• Mentorship for career and professional development
• Weekly living allowance ($750 per week)
• Housing stipend ($750/month)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Direct hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship). Other authorities may apply.

Position Duties:
• Rework the fund code handbook to update program workload elements.
• Perform a variety of professional and technical functions related to natural resource management.
• Work with higher-graded specialists or supervisors to resolve procedural or factual issues.
• Conduct preliminary analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, guidelines, and administrative processes.
• Address conventional problems and situations with readily observable conditions.
• Conduct studies of programs, functions, and work processes common to organizations.
• Manage data input and upkeep in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of administrative records.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the internship, you must:
• Have a college degree in Natural Resources or a related field.
• Possess skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Have good communication and time-management skills.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Be an early-career professional with a strong interest in natural resource management.
• Be available to work full-time at the DC or Denver duty station.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Work Environment:
• Primarily office-based work.
• Office duties involve computer-based tasks, including policy analysis and data management.

Competitive selection process; positions filled on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply ASAP.

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