Web Marketing Intern

OCEANA is an international organization which focuses solely on oceans, and is dedicated to achieving measurable change by conducting scientific, fact-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals.  Oceana is dedicated to its advocacy on behalf of oceans and channels their resources in strategic-directed campaigns to achieve measurable outcomes that will help return our oceans to former levels of abundance.  These campaigns are regional and international, led by teams of dedicated and talented scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates focused on measuring and achieving tangible results for the oceans.  Currently, Oceana is looking for assistance with its online marketing efforts.

The intern will assist online outreach efforts with a number of tasks that could include: creating online action and donation pages; writing and formatting emails; communicating with activists via email or phone; inputting constituent information; and communicating campaign information via social media websites. The intern will also have the opportunity to develop special outreach projects based on his/her specific skills and interests.

Responsibilities include:

* Develop HTML pages and emails for campaigns

* Track and analyze our progress using Google Analytics, Excel and other monitoring tools

* Assist with social media outreach efforts

* Research web sites for online advertising

* Write copy for text and banner ads

* Stay abreast of nonprofit technology and Web trends

A familiarity with social networking sites and blogs is desired. Must be comfortable understanding and writing HTML and CSS. Knowledge of JavaScript welcomed but not required. Solid communication, organization, and Office skills, along with basic awareness of environmental issues required. The ideal candidate will exhibit good judgment when communicating online and be a quick learner

Interns should be available to start in late August/early September and work 40 hours a week for 6 months. Stipends are available. Oceana accepts interns who receive academic credit for their internship. Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students are all encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Please submit your cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and a brief description of your interests to Oceana, via e-mail (resumes@oceana.org) subject line: Online Marketing Internship. You may mail your application package to Oceana, Attn: Online Marketing Internship, 1350 Connecticut Ave., NW, 5^th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 – however email is preferred. No phone calls please.  M/F/V/D/EOE.