WiserEarth Outreach/Communications Intern

The Natural Capital Institute is currently hiring for the following positions:

* WiserEarth Outreach Intern (Regional focus on Africa, Asia, Europe, or Latin America)
* WiserEarth Student Outreach Intern 

Project Background: 

WiserEarth (www.wiserearth.org) serves the people who are transforming the world. It is an international directory and networking forum that maps, links and empowers the largest and fastest growing movement in the world - the hundreds of thousands of organizations within civil society that address social justice, poverty, and the environment. This directory is organized into over 400 different areas of focus: climate change, poverty, peace, water, hunger, social justice, conservation, human rights, and more. Content is created by people like you from around the world. 

Position Description: 

Regional Outreach Intern

We are seeking an organized, positive, self-motivated person with experience building networks and partnerships to assist us in spreading the word about WiserEarth. This position requires the skills and flexibility to research regional and topic-specific content, to help build and expand WiserEarth's knowledge base and community. (Please specify if you are applying for Asia, Africa, Europe or Latin America) 

Skills & Qualities Required:

- Communications or media/marketing background
- Experience conducting grassroots outreach campaigns, as outreach is targeted within a specific geographic region (Europe, Africa, Asia, Central/South America)
- Research experience, excellent computer skills, eye for detail, self-motivated
- Ability to succeed in both a team setting as well as individually
- Flexibility to pick up projects and tasks on an ad-hoc basis
- Passionate about affecting positive change
- Outgoing, energetic, friendly personality
- Language skills a plus (relevant to region) 

Student Outreach Intern

We are seeking an organized, positive, self-motivated person with experience building networks and student partnerships to assist us in spreading the word about WiserEarth. The purpose of this role is to work in partnership with the Student Outreach Coordinator to catalyze use of WiserEarth by student communities, both nationally and internationally. 

Skills & Qualities Required:

- Communications or media/marketing background
- Experience conducting grassroots outreach campaigns, especially in a university setting
- Research experience, excellent computer skills, eye for detail, self-motivated
- Ability to succeed in both a team setting as well as individually
- Flexibility to pick up projects and tasks on an ad-hoc basis
- Passionate about affecting positive change
- Outgoing, energetic, friendly personality 

Hours and Compensation: This is a full-time position of 4 days/week, 8:30-5 PST, for a three month minimum commitment. This position includes a monthly stipend of $500, with travel costs reimbursed. 

Position is located in Sausalito, CA, with the option to telecommute from other parts of the US or worldwide. Position start date is early January. Deadline for all application materials is December 10.