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Summer Development Internship at Nantucket Land & Water Council
February 6, 2025
Location: Nantucket Island
Hours: 25-35 hours per week
Compensation: $22 per hour
Are you passionate about environmental conservation? Join the Nantucket Land & Water Council (NLWC) this summer and be a part of protecting and preserving the natural beauty of Nantucket Island!
As a summer development intern at NLWC, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit development and event coordination while supporting critical initiatives for the island’s land and water preservation efforts.
Internship Highlights
- Flexible Timeframe: Start and end dates are flexible within late May to early September.
- Hands-On Learning: Assist in a wide range of development tasks, including:
- Prospect Research: Help identify and engage potential supporters and partners.
- Mailings & Data Entry: Contribute to the administrative efforts that keep our programs running smoothly.
- Event Support: Play a role in the planning and execution of fundraising, cultivation, and educational events.
- Fundraising Assistance: Support the team in raising essential funds to further the Council’s mission.
Why NLWC
- Gain invaluable experience in environmental nonprofit work.
- Work on projects that directly impact the preservation of Nantucket’s natural resources.
- Be part of a supportive, passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
Requirements
- Strong interest in nonprofit work, environmental conservation, and community engagement.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and willing to take initiative.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and/or Google Docs and Sheets
Desired (but not required) Skills
- Experience in graphic design, Canva or Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
- Familiar with database entry, ideally Raiser’s Edge
Please Note
- This position does not provide housing, but NLWC will use its contacts to assist with the housing search on Nantucket Island.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to
search@nantucketlandwater.org. The deadline for applying is March 31, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early!
Join us this summer in our mission to protect Nantucket’s precious land and water resources. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Massachusetts Senate recently passed S.3064 , known as the Mass Ready Act, a sweeping environmental bond bill that would invest over 3 billion dollars in climate resilience, water infrastructure, flood protection, PFAS remediation, conservation, and municipal environmental projects. Many of these investments align closely with priorities long championed by the Nantucket Land & Water Council, including funding for clean water infrastructure, climate adaptation, and the protection of natural resources. However, several amendments added to the bill during the Senate process have raised serious concerns among environmental organizations, municipalities, conservation commissions, and clean water advocates across Massachusetts. These provisions would weaken local municipal authority to protect wetlands and water resources and would disadvantage communities like ours that have adopted stronger environmental safeguards than just those required by state law.
Nantucket has officially been designated as being in a Level 2 Drought Condition, triggering mandatory water conservation measures for properties served by Wannacomet Water. Although the current green lawns and foggy mornings of June may not make the island feel particularly dry right now, drought determinations are based on more than appearance alone . State officials evaluate long-term precipitation trends , groundwater conditions , and other indicators of water availability .
Once again, Nantucket Land and Water Council (NLWC) has filed an appeal in Superior Court of the latest decision of the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) about the controversial Surfside Crossing c. 40B project on South Shore Road. This is the third such appeal after two prior successful cases in which the Court ruled in favor of NLWC. Both the Town of Nantucket’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Tipping Point residents group have also filed appeals of the same HAC decision. “The NLWC appreciates the need for affordable and attainable housing on Nantucket, and recognizes the level of effort and the significant progress being made by the Town. We also know that the protection of our water resources, particularly our drinking water, is critical to the health of our community.” Emily Molden, Executive Director said about the NLWC’s move to appeal. “Creating much-needed housing on the island does not need to come at the expense of clean water. We can do this differently, but all parties need to be willing to work towards a solution”.
