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Description
Strategic Sustainability Consulting (SSC) is a Washington, DC-based company that provides organizations with the tools and expertise needed to actively manage their social and environmental impacts. We specialize in helping under-resourced organizations implement sustainable solutions usually reserved for large, multinational companies. Please visit our website for more information about our products and services.
Position Overview:
These internships are for 15-25 hours/week for January 19, 2009 – May 08, 2009, and may be conducted remotely (although DC-based interns are preferred). This is a great opportunity for individuals with an interest in getting into the sustainability consulting field, but who can’t make a full-time commitment. We’re looking for a Marketing/Communications intern to help on a variety of sustainability topics.
Responsibilities:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and sensible person to assist with a range of communications projects. Depending on skills and interests, intern projects may include:
- Assistance with media outreach and press relations
- Supporting the production and dissemination of SSC press materials, company statements and positions, and core messages
- Identification and development of news opportunities for positioning SSC
- Helping to retain business relationships
- Writing and editing reports and white papers
Qualifications:
This is a position ideally suited to a graduate student (or mid-career changer) with a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related fields. Advanced undergraduate students are also encouraged to apply.
Compensation: A small stipend may be offered, along with a performance-based bonus.
To Apply:
If you believe you might be a good fit with our objectives, please send your CV and a cover letter to Denise Buhrau, indicating the position for which you'd like to be considered. We will accept inquiries through October 31, 2008, with initial interviews on a rolling basis. Please be prepared to provide two writing samples and a list of references. No Phone Calls Please.