Third Millennium Alliance is a US non-profit organization based in Ecuador. Our mission is to preserve the last remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest in coastal Ecuador and the wide range of endangered and endemic species therein contained. In 2007 we established the Jama-Coaque Ecological Reserve, which protects one of the last major remnants of tropical rainforest and cloud forest in coastal Ecuador and is likewise one of the last refuges for endangered wild cats in the region. We are also working to restore habitat through our Micro-Forestation program with local landholders. Another critical element of our work is directly involving local communities in conservation activities, especially children, youth, and young adults, through ecological education, biological research, nature trail guiding, and reforestation activities.
We are looking for someone to help write grants and develop new project proposals that are focused on biodiversity conservation and community development. As a young organization, we are seeking a professional individual that has a passion for conservation and wildlife, with a background in marketing and public relations. Experience in the non-profit sector and with grant writing would be ideal. You will be provided with a very comfortable apartment/office in the capital city of Quito, and all the resources and amenities with which to work, but you will be responsible for covering your own living expenses such as food and other personal expenses. Most likely you will be sharing the apartment with another intern. Although the position is on a volunteer basis, a commission may be awarded for successful grant proposals, as a form of compensation. Position overview: Research, write and follow up on proposals and project reports to institutional funders Work with executive director and program staff to ensure that all proposals accurately reflect the mission, policies, budgets and programs Manage scheduling process and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports Conduct research on existing and potential funders There will be an incentive for each granted proposal If you would like to learn more, please visit our Internship page on our website, where you can download a PDF file which includes a detailed program description, at: http://www.3malliance.org/index.php?id=320 After reading the PDF file, if you would like to apply, send an email to the address listed in the program description. We hope you work with you! Sincerely, Bryan Criswell, Isabel Dávila, Jerry Toth Directors, Jama-Coaque Reserve Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.3malliance.org
