How to Apply

Now accepting 2010 applications! The deadline for applications for 2010 is Friday, March 19th. Please note that letters of recommendation will be accepted until Friday March 26th. Be sure to have the following before you begin the application: - Cover Letter in PDF format - Resume in PDF format - Names, Institution Affiliations and Email Addresses for 3 people who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. If you applied to the CLM Program in 2009, you will need the following: - Updated Cover Letter in PDF format - Updated Resume in PDF format - Names, Institution Affiliations and Email Addresses of any additional people who will be providing letters of recommendation on your behalf These files will be added to those you provided in 2009. You do not need to request that letters of recommendation or transcripts be re-sent.

 

Internship Requirements
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Letters of Recommendation
Official Education Transcripts

 

Internship Requirements

To be considered for a CLM Internship, each applicant must have the following:
Degree in conservation, biological sciences, or similar fields - must have a degree before starting internship. Spring 2010 semester graduates are eligible to apply.
Enthusiasm, independence, strong work ethic
Interest in land management and applied conservation practices
Valid United States drivers license
United States citizenship OR valid visa to work in the US

Each internship requires a unique set of skills in at least one of the following areas:
Archaeology
Botany
Conservation
Entomology
Forestry
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Ornithology
Policy (i.e., U.S. Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act)
Range management
Recreation
Technical writing
Wetland ecology
Wildlife

 

Application Requirements

The following documents are necessary for an application to be considered complete:
Cover Letter (pdf file)
Resume (pdf file)
3 references (names, email addresses, and their affiliated institutions)
School transcripts (to be mailed to Chicago Botanic Garden)

 

Cover Letter

Cover letters should be addressed to Dr. Krissa Skogen, Manager/CLM Internship. Please discuss the following in your cover letter:
Why you are interested in the CLM Internship Program
What you hope to gain from an internship.
Specific knowledge/experience/etc. that makes you especially competitive for a CLM internship
How a CLM internship will help you achieve your career goals
Any additional information that may be helpful or necessary for us to know

 

Letters of Recommendation

The three letters of recommendation must be sent by the author of the letter, not the applicant. An email will been sent to each individual you list as a reference.  They will be directed via a link where they will submit their letter. You will receive an email notifying you that we have received each letter as they are submitted. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Krissa Skogen, Manager/CLM Internship.

Letters of recommendation should discuss your:

Background knowledge (coursework, etc.) and experience in conservation and land management issues (including but not limited to: botany, zoology, conservation biology, land and/or natural resources management, etc.)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn and apply new information
Any additional information that may be helpful

 

Official Education Transcripts

Your official transcripts must be sent directly from the school in a sealed envelope. Official education transcripts should be mailed to:

Manager
Conservation and Land Management Internship Program
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022

 

Questions about your application? Please email us! info@clminternship.org