Legislative, Wildlife, and Safe Haven Interns
Animal Welfare Institute
Washington, D.C.
Legislative Interns
(Accepting applications on an on-going basis.)
AWI seeks two legislative interns every fall, spring, and summer. This is a great opportunity for law students, political science students, or anyone with a passion for making a difference in the lives of animals. Interns will assist our government and legal affairs staff in maintaining updated Hill contact lists, delivering documents to and attend meetings with Congressional offices and assisting staff in research; as well as miscellaneous tasks of an administrative nature. No specific academic major is required; however, preferred candidates will have a strong work ethic and be willing to take on any project. Interns may work full-time or part-time and can arrange to receive course credit. Please submit a resume and cover letter, stating why you wish to become an advocate for animals to Chris Heyde chris@awionline.org. These positions are located in our Capitol Hill office and are unpaid.
Wildlife Interns
(Accepting applications on an on-going basis.)
AWI offers two on-site internships every fall, spring, and summer for persons enthusiastic about our work to protect wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic. We also accept one to two off-site/remote interns if needed. Applicants must be willing to assist with basic support including but not limited to data collection, computer, telephone and library research. Projects are diverse; several needing a legal background, ideal for a law school student or recent graduate. To better acquaint yourself with AWI’s work, before applying, please visit our wildlife program section. Interested applicants email awi@awionline.org.
Safe Haven Program Interns
(Accepting applications on an on-going basis.)
Part time intern(s) needed to assist with updating information about “safe haven” programs, i.e., domestic violence (DV) shelters that will also take a victim's pets or help her place them safely. Individuals involved with this project call DV shelters to find out if they provide such services and if so, whether they are on site or referrals. The calling list and a script are provided and calls can be made from one’s home during weekday hours anytime between 9:00 to 5:00. Hours worked per week: negotiable. This project is an important part of an AWI effort to develop a training program and technical assistance network for prosecutors to help them better handle animal abuse/animal fighting prosecutions; this updated information will be made available to them. Interested applicants email awi@awionline.org.
