Coastal Communications Intern

Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

Program/Department Overview

EDF’s Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds Initiative works with diverse partners to achieve a vision where communities and ecosystems along coasts and rivers thrive with water, and are safe, equitable and prosperous places to live, work and play. The Initiative is part of EDF’s People and Nature Impact Area, which focuses on delivering food, water and climate benefits for a healthy planet.

Overall Function

The Coastal Communications Intern will provide media, writing, and communications support to advance public outreach and education efforts of the program. In this role, the Coastal Communications Intern will support media relations and tracking, content development, social media and digital promotion, database management, and research needs as necessary. The Coastal Communications Intern’s work will be guided by the Senior Communications Manager, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Develop and edit media lists using media database software.
• Track coastal resilience-related stories in the news and produce media coverage reports for the team.
• Research coastal resilience-related statistics and help draft supportive materials and communications collateral.
• Support the team with developing content, including blogs, social media posts, and more to advance priority messages and reach target audiences.
• Research new media targets, media outlets, and editorial calendar opportunities as time permits.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in/be a recent graduate of an undergraduate program with studies in communication, journalism, English, environmental sciences and/or environmental communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience crafting stories for different audiences across a variety of platforms and mediums.
• Experience using a mix of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Design experience preferred, using tools such as Adobe Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Experience using web-based analytic tools, such as Google Analytics, Facebook and Twitter Insights and more.
• Proficiency in web-based computer applications and standard desktop-based software, including the Microsoft Suite and video conferencing platforms.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a diverse and geographically-dispersed team setting and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Location

• US Remote

Term

• Summer 2023 (June-August)

Hours

• Full Time (35 hours/week)

Compensation

• This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr.

Application Materials

• Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a writing sample.

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.