COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERN
National Park Trust (NPT) seeks a Communications and Program Management Intern to support the efforts behind the annual Kids to Parks Day initiative, the Buddy Bison School Program, and the Buddy Bison Great Outdoors program. This individual will help with marketing efforts, program outreach, and program management, including creating social media content, managing web content, and conducting outreach to community partners. This is a part-time (16-24 hour/week) temporary paid position (12-24 weeks) in a friendly, informal, and progressive work environment. Interns have the opportunity to work with staff on-site in parks. The program also offers the chance to attend events at the White House, such as the Easter Egg Roll, Halloween, and Tree Lighting.What You’ll Be Doing:
Youth Programs (80%)
• Work with staff to implement NPT action plan based on 2018-2019 goals
• Organize efforts behind Kids to Parks Day 2019 outreach
• Assist staff with maintaining media archive
• Conduct initial outreach to mayors and national partners in support of Kids to Parks Day 2019
Marketing and Communications (20%)
• Work with staff to create social content for multiple platforms
• Draft social media to enhance NPT's visibility and reach
• Assist with web content and management
Required Skills:
• Strong communication skills (written, phone, and in-person). Written documents will include email communications, newsletters, press releases, website content, social media, etc.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high level of productivity.
• Proficiency with G Suite, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel, and social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
• Basic Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, problem-solving, verbal and non- verbal communication, and displaying initiative with projects.
• Ability to work in a team or independently as needed.
Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with web development, particularly WordPress, is a plus.
• Willing to be flexible with hours depending on needs of the organization. NPT hosts 1-2 evening/weekend events per season and additional help is appreciated.
• Educational background in environmental education, communications, or a similar field is a plus.
• Preferred applicants will display an interest in the outdoors, youth education, and parks.
Education
• Students enrolled in Environmental Education and/or Communications are highly encouraged to apply.
• NPT will consider applicants who are current freshmen through seniors, as well as recent college graduates.
• College credits may be obtained from this internship, however, students will be expected to complete and submit their own paperwork.
This position is located in Rockville, MD (parking included), the office is also metro rail accessible to the Rockville Station stop on the Red Line.
To apply:
Please submit the following to Samantha Jones at samantha@parktrust.org by Sunday, February 3, 2019. Interviews will be conducted February 6-8, 2019.
1. Cover letter explaining your interests, what you hope to gain, and what you can
contribute during an internship with NPT.
2. Current resume