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Description
~ The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is the nation's leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, connecting people to knowledge they use to improve the quality of their lives and the health of the planet. ~
We achieve this by providing knowledge to trusted professionals and other leaders who, with their credibility, amplify messages to national audiences to solve everyday environmental problems.
Position Overview
NEEF is seeking an Intern for our Communications department. The Intern will be supporting the department with a number of multifaceted projects.
This is a three-month unpaid position that starts as early as May. The work schedule is 20 hours per week; hours are flexible within organization operating hours (9:00a - 5:00p). This internship could be used toward course study or credits towards program, contingent on approval by NEEF and the college or university.
Responsibilities
- Research best practices for existing NEEF social media platforms.
- Research emerging social media platforms.
- Post to social media accounts according to NEEF's guidelines and departmental guidance.
- Track the growth and impact of NEEF's social media.
- Research new innovative communications techniques.
- Assist in the creation of e-newsletters, graphic designs, and video productions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- A background and interest in the environment, education, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- An interest in environmental education.
- Excellent research, writing, computer and website skills.
- Familiarity with social media tools and direct experience as an active user on multiple outlets (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, etc.).
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with website editing (or the ability to quickly learn how to do so).
- A positive attitude and a desire to promote environmental education throughout the country.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, be detail-oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be a team player.
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with our small program team.
To Apply
Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and cover letter, and refer to 'Communications Intern' in the subject line.