Description

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967, 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. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense Fund is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine.

Internship Duties

The Texas office of Environmental Defense Fund is looking for communications interns for the Spring Semester. Interested applicants should have some knowledge of writing and research. A basic knowledge of state government and environmental issues is preferred.

The interns will be responsible for supporting communications staff at EDF in the Gulf and Southeast Oceans program, Energy program and assisting with duties related to EDF operations in the State of Texas. This work will include supporting the office’s social media efforts, developing media lists, outreach to media, conducting background research on policy issues and other tasks related to the office’s communications goals.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in generating, tracking and posting to the office’s twitter accounts and blogs
• Writing content for newsletters, collateral materials, reports and other materials as needed
• Monitoring traditional and non-traditional media outlets for coverage and opportunities
• Assisting with basic photo editing and collateral design
• Reviewing, editing and organizing movie clips with iMovie and Final Cut Express
• Conducting policy research
• Coordinating and executing special projects, as assigned

Skills Required

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Must be well-organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and proficient in the use of standard
office equipment and computer software (such as MS Office applications)
• Thorough knowledge of new media including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogging
• Basic video and photo editing skills and desire to learn new software (preferred)
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and maintain a pro-active attitude

Include in Application

Please send a resume and cover letter via email to msmelser@edf.org.

Contact
Please send inquiries to Matt Smelser at msmelser@edf.org.

Posted March 1, 2011