Communications Intern, P4G

About the Program:

P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 – is a delivery platform that catalyzes green and inclusive growth in low- and middle-income countries through investable partnerships that progress the Paris Agreement and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. P4G mobilizes a network of 12 partner countries, 5 global partner organizations, and more than 240 business and civil society partners positioned to progress partnerships and enables market system change. P4G works with its network to attract public and private sector investment into green growth solutions and mature early-stage partnerships into sustainable models. P4G develops these solutions into long-term businesses that reduce carbon emissions and improve people’s lives through access to clean energy, transport, sustainable agriculture, and safe water and sanitation.

Additional information about P4G can be found at www.p4gpartnerships.org.

This position is fully remote.

What you will do:

This internship is with P4G’s Global Hub hosted by the World Resources Institute based in Washington, D.C. As the Communications Intern, you will play a key role in drafting and sharing content about inclusive green growth across P4G’s social media, website, and other communications channels. In your role, you will write timely content about partnership milestones and high-level events for P4G's social media and website. You will assist in creating messages and graphics to effectively communicate with P4G’s network and expand our reach. You will also suggest and implement strategies for improving website information and accessibility to better engage diverse audiences. As part of the P4G team, you will gain experience in planning and logistics to prepare for high-level events focused on innovative solutions for sustainable development.

Internship Learning Outcomes:

• Draft social media posts for P4G partnership milestones and communications toolkits and analyze results to better understand strategy.
• Create compelling graphics and/or short videos for social media.
• Attend relevant meetings and events to take notes and draft summaries for P4G’s website and newsletter.
• Pursue dynamic strategies to improve P4G’s website performance, including best practices for accessibility.

What you will need:

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and/or Canva
• Experience creating social media graphics and messages
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently and with the highest standards of integrity
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and efficient
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Commitment to P4G’s mission, values, and approach
• Comfortable interning remotely

Length of Contract:

This is a full-time, six-month internship with a start date of November 1st, and the end date will need to be December 15, 2022.

Location:

• This is a remote-based internship with the option to work out of the Washington D.C. office once it reopens.
• WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.

**How to Apply:
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Please submit a resume with a cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

About Us: Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

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