Internship with NUS Toddycats
Are you a nature enthusiast with a drive to make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further! NUS Toddycats are thrilled to announce our Internship Program, offering a unique opportunity for passionate individuals to contribute meaningfully to nature and the environment in Singapore.
About NUS Toddycats NUS Toddycats are volunteers with the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum at the National University of Singapore. For over two decades we have exposed individuals to programmes in conservation, education and outreach.
NUS Toddycats are an entirely volunteer group who lead and support activities such as nature guiding field sites and exhibitions, organise and manage meetings, dialogues, seminars and symposia and mangrove cleanups.
Scope of Internship The NUS Toddycats intern will pro-actively support the coordinator and project managers in projects which include volunteer recruitment and engagement, nature guiding at field sites, roadshows and seminars, field recces and coastal cleanups, and the planning of various events and stakeholder meetings.
Projects include:
- Volunteer management and recruitment
- One Million Tree projects incl. community development
- Workshops, Seminars and School Talks
- Biodiversity Roundtable (incl. Biodiversity Friends Forum & Festival of Biodiversity)
- Roadkill mitigation, bird collision, and other stakeholder engagements
- Conversion of archival Habitatnews blog posts
Criteria The candidate must be passionate about learning through service. They must possess a good work ethic, be able to work across multiple common IT platforms, and ready to undertake tasks independently after some coaching. A strong desire to learn and a passion for nature and the environment are critical. The internship is expectd to be the sole commitment of the intern during working hours.
Internship development NUS Toddycats is committed to the development of the intern and a formal mentorship will be integrated to ensure skill development, workplace readiness, and understanding the conservation landscape.
Period of internship Jan 2024 – Jul 2024 (or a minimum of three months). An internship allowance is provided. Working hours are regular and time off is provided for weekend appontments.
Reporting Officer The NUS Toddycats intern will report directly to the coordinator, N. Sivasothi and liase with project managers as needed.
To apply, please write to toddycats@gmail.com with your CV and any questions you may have.