Fall 2013 Internships

Fall 2013 Internships

Island Press is a nonprofit organization that communicates ideas essential to solving environmental problems. Our books, products, and program activities help stimulate new ideas, educate professionals and the public, inspire environmental protection, and prepare the next generation of environmental leaders. We seek energetic and enthusiastic environmentalists for various intern positions in our Washington, DC headquarters. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and computer skills and available 10-20 hours per
week. 

Editorial Intern

We seek a highly detail-oriented individual eager to learn the publishing and editing fields.  Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating proposals, assisting with proofreading, and providing general
administrative support for the editorial department.  Intern will also participate in editorial planning and ‘decision to publish' meetings, attend cover and book launch meetings, and learn more about all aspects of book publishing from an intern seminar series.  Ideal candidate is
interested in pursuing a career in writing, editing, or publishing.  Excellent organizational skills are a must.

Production Intern

The Production Department seeks a detailed-oriented individual eager to learn the production aspects of book publishing. As the Production Intern, you will help the production team usher our environmental books through to the final product. Specific responsibilities include preparing, coding, and trafficking manuscripts; preparing digital e-book PDF files; light proofreading, and compiling text corrections. The intern will provide general administrative support for the production team. Candidate must have basic computer skills and ability to multitask. Familiarity with proofreading, copy editing, Chicago Manual of Style, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite a plus. Individuals who want a great introduction to book publishing are ideal!

Sales & Marketing Intern

The Sales and Marketing Department seeks an intern to support the promotion and sales of Island Press books. Candidates should be detail-oriented self-starters with an interest in publishing or marketing. Responsibilities include research and outreach for special sales opportunities, identifying new audiences and how to reach them, and planning and executing promotions. Experience with Excel and database work is preferred. Interns will come away with an understanding of how
to successfully market and sell a product, as well as insight into the
publishing industry.

Web & Social Media Intern

The marketing department seeks a creative student that is passionate about all aspects of environmental protection and is eager to learn more about book publishing. The intern will help shape Island Press' social media presence, assist with website development and content creation, and support our textbook marketing program. The ideal candidate will be familiar with content management systems and possess a working knowledge of html, css, Twitter, Facebook, Google analytics, WordPress, and Photoshop.  Superior writing skills are required. Please include two non-academic writing samples and three sample tweets about the news
and/or the environment with your submission.

Publicity Intern

We seek a detail-oriented individual eager to learn key facets of public relations for books on environmental issues.  The intern will learn to write press materials including press releases, pitch letters, and author bios, , and will be responsible for monitoring press coverage of the organization's authors and titles.  This is a great opportunity for an intern to learn who's who among environmental journalists at national publications and journals, in addition to learning about the publishing process, including book review publications, and some of the most pressing environmental issues our society faces.  Qualified candidates are excellent writers, organized, capable of multi-tasking and confident presenting information by phone. Creativity and a love for books is a must!

Development Intern

The Development and Programs team is seeking an intern who wants to learn more about nonprofit development and outreach. The intern will work closely with the Development and Programs team to execute fundraising and outreach strategies. Internship duties include assisting with research, coordinating outreach events, coordinating mailings to donors, drafting correspondence, and maintaining a database of current donor activity. This internship is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, is able to handle many tasks at once, has strong writing, editing, and research skills, and can function well with minimal supervision. The position provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of a nonprofit organization and the environment.

Compensation & Benefit

• $60/week stipend
• Casual dress code
• Flexible scheduling (10-20 hours per week required)
• Employee discount of 50% on Island Press titles

To Apply

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