Description:
NRDC is seeking an enthusiastic and strong writer to be a fall Energy Communications intern in our Washington, DC, office. He or she must care about environmental issues, be able to meet deadlines, take initiative, be familiar with social media, and possess an understanding of how video, photos, and graphics can help communicate a story. This is a 15-20/hour per week, semester-long unpaid internship. Applicants must be able to receive college credit for this internship.
Duties:
The intern will be working with the Senior Energy Communications Strategist. The work will focusSenior Energy Communications Strategist on using various tools to promote energy efficiency and support NRDC’s energy advocacy work. Duties will be varied and are expected to include assisting with Twitter outreach; helping to edit and/or generate fact sheets, news releases, and statements; and assisting with drafting and/or editing blogs for program staff.
Qualifications:
- Open to students enrolled in college at the time of the internship.
- Interest in communications, advocacy and environmental issues.
- Ability to write quickly in a clear/concise manner.
- Familiarity with social media.
- Knowledge of ways to employ video, photos, and graphics to amplify a message.
- Ability to commit to at least 15 hours per week.
To Apply:
Please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.