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Description
~ Global Footprint Network is changing how the world manages its natural resources. ~
Every year people demand more from nature than it can regenerate, leading to disruptive resource constraints and climate change.
To create a better future, leaders in government and finance come to us for guidance about how to manage the resources they have, reduce economic risk, and improve well-being. We help them take action by translating data into insights that drive practical decisions. This starts with metrics that track how resources are used and measure what's available. Then we empower clients to frame opportunities and make confident policy and investment decisions backed by facts.
The heart of our work is the Ecological Footprint. The Footprint measures human demand on nature, expressed as a single, easy-to-understand number that's scalable from a global to an individual level. We pioneered this acclaimed methodology more than 20 years ago and continue to build on the science and design new tools for applying it.
Click here for more information about Global Footprint Network and the Ecological Footprint.
Are you interested in creating a future where people, planet and economies thrive?
Internship Overview
Global Footprint Network is seeking a marketing/communications intern to help us with two global sustainability awareness campaigns that will launch this summer. In collaboration with about 40 other nonprofits, our Earth Overshoot Day campaign (www.overshootday.org) attracts media attention around the world, reaching top-tier outlets in 15 nations in 2015.
This year, building on the momentum of the 2015 U.N. climate agreement, we are creating a longer, multi-month campaign in order to highlight actions, innovations and solutions that individuals, governments and companies can take to achieve a "Sustainable World 2050" (the title of the campaign).
We are currently accepting applications for internships that will begin June 2016. Our collegial, open office is located in Oakland near Jack London Square and is within walking distance of BART, AC Transit and the Oakland ferry service.
What you'll do
Depending on skills and interests, intern projects may include:
- Developing creative, new social media campaigns and writing social media posts;
- Writing blog posts, Q&As and press releases about our latest research and reports;
- Assisting with website updates and redesign, newsletters, and media outreach;
- Writing and editing reports and project summaries;
- Researching potential partners;
- Assisting with event planning; and
- Design work on infographics and other collateral.
What we are looking for
- Undergraduates at all levels (from freshman to senior) with an interest in the environment and communications are encouraged to apply.
- Degrees in the environment, natural resources and/or business/marketing are preferred but not necessarily required.
What you'll bring:
- An interest in sustainability;
- Strong writing skills;
- Good time management skills;
- Enthusiasm; and
- Creativity.
Compensation
Our internship positions are unpaid, however, a small stipend is offered. Hours are flexible but we prefer a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week for 12 weeks. Free healthy lunches are provided days. School credit may be available depending on the requirements of your institution. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain nonprofit communications experience and be part of an innovative communications team.
No phone calls, please.