The Coastal States Organization (CSO) is seeking a full-time, one-year, paid intern to assist the states in examining the applications and potential of coastal community resilience. CSO is a small non-profit trade association representing states on coastal and ocean resource management, policy, and legislative issues in Washington D.C. Specifically, the intern will:
(1)Enhance the states' understanding of coastal resilience; (2) Explore how coastal resilience can be used as a measure of community health; (3) Increase states' knowledge on the opportunities to incorporate coastal resilience into state and federal legislation; and (4) Serve as a liaison between CSO, the coastal states, and the Coastal Services Center on activities related to coastal resilience. Qualifications: Ability to analyze federal and state coastal policy, meet deadlines, plan meetings, and work well in a small office environment. A Masters Degree in marine/environmental policy or land use/community planning or experience with coastal hazards strongly preferred. Salary: $45,000 plus health care, vacation, and sick leave. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter by August 31, 2007 to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No calls please. A full copy of the announcement may be viewed on the homepage of www.coastalstates.org.
