Summer 2010 Internship Program

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.

Position Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

Editorial Intern:

We seek a highly detail-oriented individual eager to learn the publishing and editing fields. 

Responsibilities for this position include:

• assisting with proofreading,
• reviewing proposals, 
• providing general administrative support for the editorial department,  
• attend editorial planning meetings and an intern seminar series to learn about all aspects of book publishing. 

Ideal candidate for the Editorial Intern position 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 for this position include:

• preparing, coding, and trafficking manuscripts;
• preparing digital e-book PDF files;
• light proofreading, and compiling text corrections;
• provide general administrative support for the production team.

Candidate must have basic computer skills and ability to multitask. Familiarity with proofreading, copy editing, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite a plus. Individuals who want a great introduction to book publishing are ideal!

E-Communications Intern:

Working under the supervision of the E-Communications Manager, the E-Communication Intern will:

• maintain and grow a variety of social networking websites on a daily basis, including MySpace, Facebook, WiserEarth.org, Twitter, and StumbleUpon, among others.
• With a news and marketing/communications focus, the E-Comm Intern will also regularly post content to each site, proactively implement linking campaigns and other online and social media efforts, including blog outreach, and assist with other e-communications projects.

Candidates will have strong computer/internet, writing/editing, and organizational skills, studies in Journalism, English, Marketing, Communications or related field, and excellent attention to detail. Understanding of the inner workings of social networking and basic HTML knowledge preferred.

Programs Intern:

The Program Director seeks a detail-oriented individual interested in learning how non-profits develop their programmatic work.  The Programs Intern will assist with research, coordination, and development of programs focusing on climate change adaptation, conservation finance, and speaker series'.

Programs Internship duties will include:

• searching for public resources available online,
• monitoring the progress of project development,
• coordination of events,
• attending relevant events around DC and on Capitol Hill. 

Candidates will have strong computer, writing and editing, and organizational skills, and should be able to work independently and multi-task. Candidates should be comfortable making cold calls and representing their own work. An interest in working in an environmental field is a must.

Compensation:

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

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume and note in the subject for which internship you are applying.  No phone calls please.