IMPORTANT:This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
ecome a leader in the movement to save Endangered Forests and fight climate change. Through a communications internship with ForestEthics, you can receive valuable training and make a critical impact on successful campaigns targeting the big destroyers of Endangered Forests and big enablers of climate change. We make sure that our interns learn new skills and are exposed to the communications strategy and tactics of our organizations’ projects and campaigns.
ABOUT THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Held in San Francisco
Two months -- November through December 2009
Start date is immediate
Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday – internship hours are flexible within these hours
This position is 20-30 hrs/wk; part-time
This is intenship with a stipend of $500/month; we can offer course credits upon completion
Non-students are also encouraged to apply
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Media archival and acquisition
Web posting and web content management
Assisting with media and online social networking strategy
Content production and coordination for printed and online publications
Updating and compiling media contact lists
Coordination of printed and online material production
Assisting the Communications team with daily operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated interest in online and offline communications
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Good organizational and project management skills
Fabulous team-player and to work in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work according to goals and work plans agreed upon between you and your supervisor
Strong internet skills and intuition
Interest in protecting the environment
Must have computer for internship use and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Web/Print Design and production skills and software
Video editing skills and software
Proofreading skills
Experience working with press
Knowledge of HTML
Knowledge of social-networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
Graphic design sensibility
APPLY TODAY:
Cover Letter, including the following information:
Dates and hours of availability
Special skills you would bring to the internship
Where you learned about the internship
Why you’re applying for this position
Resume
If applicable, a short writing sample (Three pages or less; doesn’t have to be published)
If applicable, design or video production example(s)
