Internship - Environmental Campaigns Web and Digital Content

Key Responsibilities

• Write articles and updates for our websites on our priority issues and topics to help build our online following
• Write, edit and proofread emails that reach thousands of our supporters to inspire them to take action on our campaigns and contribute donations to our program work
• Promote that content via social media
• Learn the best practices for writing for advocacy, fundraising and search engine optimization (SEO)

Qualifications

• You want to make the world a better place. You have experience volunteering or working for an issue or cause you feel passionate about.
• You can write. You have experience writing for publication – at the campus newspaper, writing newsletters and emails for a group you volunteer with, or similar relevant experience.
• You’re creative. You’re able to anticipate or define a problem, brainstorm solutions, propose or decide on a course of action, and follow through. You can think on your feet and respond to unexpected challenges with confidence.
• You’re smart. You can get your head around complex issues, write clearly and persuasively, and manage multiple projects.
• You’re accountable. You respect goals and deadlines.

Details

• Interns should be able to work 10-12 hours a week during the program
• Deliver content weekly and meet expected deadlines. You are creating content starting on Day 1
• Work one-on-one with Creative Team leadership staff to develop a work plan with specific goals for the term
• Attend weekly skills trainings, issue briefings and content planning meetings
• Submit progress reports and plans and complete tracking each week

• Spring term: December 1
• Summer term: April 1
• Fall term: July 1