Job opportunities 

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

Program coordinator position opening (click for overview) 
PNWER seeks a motivated individual who is passionate about cross-border policy and planning and is excited about the prospect of making the NW a better place to live and do business.  This is a rare opportunity for an innovative and creative individual to interact with high-level decision-makers in the bi-national region.  As a PNWER Program Coordinator, you will learn a great deal about the unique differences between Canadian and US systems of government and will play a major role in providing support to PNWER officers and secretariat. 
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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

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Current Internship Openings:

The internships have been filled for Spring/Summer quarter. Fall internships will be posted starting in Septemeber

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

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
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

Internship needs change frequently, but generally include:

• PNWER Annual Summit – Spring/Summer Internships
• Economic Leadership Forum – Fall Internships
• Legislative Leadership Academy – Fall Internships
• Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies Seminar – Fall / Winter Internships
• Officer Capital Visits throughout the region and at the Federal levels – Fall / Winter Internships

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

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 begin start in March/April and conclude the second week in August

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.

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.

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