Global Climate Cooperation 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 Global Climate Cooperation (GCC) mission area leads and executes EDF’s work on multilateral climate cooperation and carbon pricing. The GCC team coordinates and aligns EDF’s approach for engagement and advocacy at international fora including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other UN climate talks. GCC team members undertake original research and publish in peer-reviewed journals; participate in and regularly give presentations to international negotiators, representing EDF and broader NGO coalitions; and develop and present materials in a wide range of settings including multilateral meetings with governments, civil society organizations, corporations, and other stakeholders around the world.

Overall Function

The Communications Intern, Global Climate Cooperation will be a critical member of EDF’s Global Climate Cooperation communications team in the lead-up to and during the COP28 United Nations climate change conference, providing remote communications support to the mission area staff and Marketing & Communications (MarComm) department. The intern will gain in-depth knowledge of communications strategies and tactics, with firsthand experience supporting the MarComm team in contributing to EDF’s goals – particularly around the world’s largest climate convening. They will support coordination and internal tracking of EDF’s participation at Multilateral events, media opportunities, and announcements. This role includes coordination of internal comms needs and timelines; social media content creation and promotion; and event planning and support.

The intern will report to the Sr. Communications Manager, Economics & Global Climate Cooperation, and coordinate closely with other members of the Global Climate Cooperation communications team, Global Climate Cooperation mission area staff, and the Marketing & Communications department.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Support communications alignment, coordination, and event tracking for EDF and the Global Climate Cooperation mission area’s Multilateral and COP28-related priorities.
• Support related operations work, including consolidating and organizing EDF COP event materials (e.g., meeting location and time, speaker biographies and headshots, and registration links and recordings), attending weekly check ins, and taking and circulating notes and action items.
• Contribute to the development of the EDF COP28 Delegation internal newsletter.
• Support the communications team’s writing, editing, designing, securing approval for, publishing, promoting and monitoring performance of public-facing content with nuanced messages under tight time constraints. Materials include social media posts, web content, and other Multilateral content.
• Support the event planning, coordination and logistics for the Global Climate Cooperation team’s virtual, hybrid and in-person events.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 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.
• Other Global Climate Cooperation and MarComm related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or a recent graduate of communications, marketing, environmental studies, journalism or a related degree program and demonstrated interest in climate advocacy.
• Coursework in strategic communications, public relations, writing, digital or social media marketing, or graphic design recommended.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in posting content across various social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn and Twitter).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design preferred.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Location

U.S. Remote.

Term

Fall 2023

Hours

Part-time (14-20 hr/week) or Full-time (35 hr/week)

Compensation

This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17-20/hr based on education level.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

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 $20.00/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.