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Endowment Finance & Governance Intern

Wilderness Society, The
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About The Wilderness Society


The Wilderness Society is a national conservation organization dedicated to protecting America’s wild places since 1935. Our mission is to unite people to protect America’s wild places. Through science, advocacy and partnerships with communities and policymakers, we champion the protection of wilderness, national parks, forests, and other public lands that provide clean air and water, wildlife habitat and the freedom to connect with nature. For more information, visit www.wilderness.org. 


Internship Overview 

This internship provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the financial backbone of a leading conservation non-profit through the strategic review of the TWS endowment. By investigating fund restrictions and researching endowment best practices, the intern will ensure the effective stewardship of donor support and improve transparency in our accounting processes. The impact of this work will directly support TWS’s long-term sustainability, creating a clear framework for Giving & Impact to communicate impact and drive future fundraising efforts.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Research and review endowment governance best practices, including an analysis of subaccount reporting methods and specialized software options.
  • Assist in developing a case for support for the endowment by translating financial releases into program-specific and donor-specific data.
  • Investigate and resolve missing information related to specific named funds to ensure accurate historical records.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to amend or dissolve legacy named funds that create disproportionate administrative burdens.
  • Design and implement a standardized process to track gift restrictions across program areas to support annual audits.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by TWS (including, but not limited to, finance, human resources and legal) to maintain a compliant and efficient work environment. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 
 

  • Currently enrolled in or recent graduate (within 2 years) of an accredited college or university, preferably with a focus on Finance, Accounting, Non-Profit Management, or Business Administration.
  • Strong analytical and detective skills with a high attention to detail when reviewing financial documents or contracts.
  • Proficiency in Excel (e.g. data organization, pivot tables) and an interest in learning financial software systems.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex financial information for non-finance audiences.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently on research projects while meeting 10-week program milestones.
  • A commitment to TWS values, including financial transparency and equitable stewardship of resources.

 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

 

This internship is located in Washington, DC and the compensation is $18/hr.  ​To apply, please submit resume and ​cover ​letter by March 8th.   

 

TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation. 

 

As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are.  Internally, this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally, this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive.  We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.

 

To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society 

 

Pursuant to applicable fair chance laws, TWS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

TWS complies with federal and state disability laws and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact careers@tws.org.  TWS only accepts resumes submitted for positions that are currently open. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via the online application process (where applicable), will not be reviewed or retained.