Jobs + Internships

Job opportunities

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND JOB OPENINGS PNWER periodically requires assistance to complete specific projects to support core program functions.

PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Internship Opportunities

Current Internship Openings:

Fall internships are now available. We have two internship roles open for the Fall quarter. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and area of interest to rachael.kopp@pnwer.org

Are you interested in

U.S. - Canada partnerships?
Learning more about the Pacific Northwest economy?
Networking with regional leaders?
Working in a small, policy focused non-profit organization?

What to expect as a PNWER intern:

Work closely with U.S. and Canadian legislators and business leaders in the Pacific Northwest region (including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Oregon, Washington and Yukon)
Become acquainted with the operations of a small, non-profit organization engaged in regional economic cooperation
Receive mentoring in the achievement of your goals
Hands-on experience in the operation of PNWER's working groups

What PNWER expects from interns:

Commitment to the mission of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region
Willingness to work on a wide variety of activities
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Competent research and writing skills
Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
Fluency in written and spoken English

Project Areas
PNWER interns will be supporting specific projects and tasks tied to PNWER's areas of focus. Specific working groups include topics such as: Agriculture, Arctic Caucus, Border & Trade, Cross-Border Livestock Health, Disaster Resilience, Economic Development, Energy, Energy & Environment, Forestry, Infrastructure, Innovation, Invasive Species, Mining, Transportation, Tourism, Water Policy, Workforce Development.

The internship will provide the opportunity to gain experience in areas that are of interest to you, while broadening your perspective on regional economic opportunities.

Sample projects include:

Research and update regional economic data report
Maintain up to date working group website pages, and help facilitate working group correspondence; includes note-taking and scheduling conference calls.
Provide general communications support for social media, content for newsletters
Compile contact lists of key players in working group policy areas
Monitor local and national news
Other administrative and research tasks as determined by supervisors

Time Commitment:
The hours per week are flexible, and we are happy to work around class schedules for current college students, but we request a minimum of 12 - 15 hours per week commitment. The ideal candidate will start in September and conclude in mid-December.

Compensation:
The position is unpaid, but students will gain valuable experience and insight into policy-making within Canadian / U.S. relations in their specific field. Upon successful completion of the internship, letters of recommendation will be provided. Internships may be eligible for school credit hours through your university. Please contact your university for more information.

2019 Interns enjoying a bit of downtime during the Summit Reception at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon

2018 PNWER Interns during the Annual Summit at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA

How to apply:
Please send a brief cover letter and your resume to:

Rachael Kopp, Events Program Manager
rachael.kopp@pnwer.org

Be sure to indicate your areas of interest.