IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
About EDF and the Mississippi River Delta Restoration (MRDR) project:
Our distinctive approach to environmental protection emphasizes a focus on scientific and economic disciplines and on the use of market mechanisms where applicable to reach well-crafted durable solutions. EDF is partnered with two other leading national environmental groups and a number of local Louisiana groups in a bold initiative to restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) system. A key part of the MRD work is advancing new thinking in the restoration and resilience of coastal Louisiana by finding answers to key science and engineering challenges.
Overall Function:
The intern will support EDF's work on the Coalition’s Communication Committee; conduct research and manage information to support implementation of EDF MRDR communication and media strategies; support social media (e.g., Delta Dispatches and Restoration and Resilience blogs, Twitter, Facebook) activities, EDF MRDR web presence, and traditional media outreach mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in coalition strategy discussions and follow up.
- Follow MRDR-related blogs, craft responses to create online dialogue, enhance connections between others’ blogs and MRDR/Coalition’s blog and website, and help promote MRDR and Coalition websites.
- Find related online video content for use on MRDR and/or Coalition web pages, seek permissions from author/owners for EDF use.
- Help to improve knowledge management by updating master library of PowerPoints and photographic library(ies) for easy retrieval of specific subject matter.
- Draft press releases.
- Pitch stories to media outlets.
- Conduct research to identify key contacts in stakeholder groups and potential partners.
- Build media lists.
- Conduct research on advertisement (stations, costs, etc.).
- Conduct research on effectiveness of advertisements, press, social media and other outreach.
- Help identify potential new partners.
- Refine and expand partnerships database.
Qualifications:
- Minimum three years undergraduate educational training in strategic communications, marketing, advertising, print or broadcast journalism or communication majors.
- Ability and comfort with fast-paced, time-sensitive assignments of short duration while simultaneously making progress on longer-term projects.
- Independent and highly organized and able to create systems for collecting, organizing and retrieving information.
- Proof of strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with social media such as development and management of material for websites, blogs, Twitter, Facebook.
- Adept with word processing programs.
- A demonstrated commitment to conservation or environmental issues is preferred but not required.
- Desirable Qualification: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and/or WordPress
- Desirable Qualification: Ability to edit and generate video for use by EDF and Coalition.
Location
Washington, DC
Compensation
Unpaid/academic credit available. EDF will work with the selected candidate to apply for academic credit.
Hours: up to 14 hours/week
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a copy of transcripts, and two writing samples, preferably one from social media and the other from traditional media or campaign work.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually.
Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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