Employment with Winter Wildlands Alliance

Internships with Winter Wildlands Alliance

As a small nonprofit, interns are valued immensely and immersed in real, quality projects, resulting in excellent on-the-job experiences. For a student seeking experience in the outdoor industry or conservation field, or for skiers or snowshoers looking for an effective way to use their extra time, Winter Wildlands is the place to be. Length and weekly hours for all internships is negotiable; typically, stipends are available.


Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival Intern
Winter Wildlands Alliance is currently seeking an outgoing and hard working candidate looking for a fun and engaging experience in conservation and non-motorized recreation advocacy by working on WWA’s signature event, the Backcountry Film Festival. Intern will assist in organizing, coordinating and marketing WWA’s annual Backcountry Film Festival event as well as represent WWA at community outreach events. The intern will help secure sponsorships, work with filmmakers, distribute marketing materials, network with online partners and the outdoor industry, arrange event details and perform other related duties for the Backcountry Film Festival. For a full job description for this position click HERE.

Scientific Research Intern
Intern is responsible for researching scientific issues related to the effects snowmobiles have on the natural environment and a quality human-powered recreation experience. Specifics include writing abstracts on studies that address snowmobile impacts on wildlife, air, and snow, plus problems associated with noise emissions. Intern will also write fact sheets (briefings) on these studies, and prepare materials for distribution via the organization's Web site. Qualified candidate has experience in research and excellent writing skills.

For additional information on any position, call (208) 336-4203.