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Development Information Systems GLOBE Intern

A LITTLE ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH TNC The Nature Conservancy’s GLOBE (Growing Leaders on Behalf of the Environment) summer internship program hires undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent college graduates (2016, 2017, and 2018) to fill paid internship positions during a 10-week summer internship. Our mission is to provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academics and the real-world conservation work that contributes to the health and sustainability of our world. The GLOBE Program recruits individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in contributing to our conservation goals in various fields. The GLOBE Program offers a structured orientation, professional training, network opportunities, mentoring program, and real work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Nature Conservancy manages their interactions with several million active constituents through a centralized constituent relationship management database. In the summer of 2015, TNC upgraded to a new database, Blackbaud CRM (BB CRM), which included converting an immense amount of constituent related data from our previous system. While the majority of conversion related data clean-up has been completed, monitoring data quality in such a large database is an ongoing task. Good data is key to ensuring proper engagement with our constituents and allows the Conservancy to analyze and accurately report on constituent related data.

The Development Information Systems GLOBE intern, working with the Advancement Services Data and System Administration Team, will gain valuable insight into TNC's database of record for constituent relationship management. Specifically, they will research and review specific data quality issues, perform data quality clean-up, and make recommendations on prevention of those issues. They will be trained in the Conservancy's use of BB CRM and become well-versed in how large non-profit organizations utilize constituent databases to support their mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE • Research and review specific data quality issues • Perform data quality clean-up, and make recommendations on prevention of those issues • Review and improve documentation for help sites and users

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • HS Diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or a recent graduate (2016, 2017, or 2018) of Business, Communication, Computer Science, Conservation and Environmental Studies, English, Marketing, Public Policy, Non-Profit Management or related field, or equivalent • Experience with written and oral communication • Experience adapting to new software and being able to show proficiency quickly

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience reviewing and editing technical procedural documents • Training with software (specifically database management) • Experience completing tasks independently • Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks • Experience with the “technical” or “science” side of fundraising

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION • This is a full-time, temporary internship position with a 10-week term of June 4 – August 10, 2018.

SALARY INFORMATION $12.50/per hour (undergrads) and $14.50/per hour (graduate and recently graduated level students)

ELIGIBILITY The Nature Conservancy's GLOBE Program candidate should demonstrate at least one of the following: • Contribution to diversity of The Nature Conservancy. Applicant has circumstances, experiences, skills or talents that would benefit others and would enhance the diversity of the organization. • Understanding of communities and skills that aid in the trust building process essential for collaborative efforts with urban communities, organizations and leaders—ability to cross boundaries, find common ground and work together across differences • Commitment to diversity. Applicant has shown and can demonstrate a deep and active commitment to the issues of conservation and human diversity. • Commitment to Equity. Applicant shows an understanding of inequity and its context and has experience with engagement and inclusion of those from disadvantaged and/or underserved communities

INTERN SELECTION PROCESS • Applications will be screened for eligibility, qualifications and experience level related to the project; • Applicants will be notified of next steps in the process (within 3 weeks after the posting date ends) • 2-3 telephone interviews will be conducted for selected applicants; • Additional information may be required before making a final decision; • All applicants will be notified of final selection by late-March