Communications and Marketing Intern (or Fellow)
Communications and Marketing Intern (or Fellow)
Overview
We are seeking an intelligent, dynamic, competent, collaborative, creative, strategic, positive, responsible and experienced Communications and Marketing Intern (or Fellow if graduate work) wanting to change the world. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills and a commitment to practicing and promoting sustainability are essential. The position will work with the Communications Coordinator and President to increase the impact and recognition of the Alliance while fulfilling its mission and values.
This is an unpaid remote position but will provide invaluable experience, connections, references and a life-long network while making a large impact. If adequate funds are raised there is the possibility of it becoming a paid internship or even a regular staff position. Some schools offer an internship stipend and others offer academic credit if you have your internship approved for academic credit by your school prior to the start of your internship. Finally, if you work adequate hours you can qualify to receive a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The position can begin at any time based on your availability. If it is during the school year it is expected you will work 8-15 hours a week. If it is over the summer it would be 15-40 hours a week. The times of work are flexible except for two weekly staff meetings, usually Mondays and Fridays.
Please understand that we receive a large number of internship requests and have a limited number of positions. Consequently, we give preference to interns who can work with us for longer periods of time so they can help us make more of a difference. We understand that available hours during the school year may be far more limited (but it needs to be at least 8-15 hours/week). Also, given our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we seek to have a diverse group of interns.
Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org)
We are celebrating our Fortieth Anniversary Year. We were created as a tax-exempt nonprofit in 1983 by visionaries from around the world with a mission to co-create sustainability on a personal, organizational, and planetary level. We’ve always defined sustainability as being ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane, embodying our highest values in terms of how we treat people, animals and the planet.
We are a dynamic, growing, diverse, inclusive and high-impact social enterprise co-creating, catalyzing and scaling an alliance for a healthy, equitable, thriving and kind world of sustainability from an open-hearted center of deep listening, empathy, compassion and collaboration. We are committed to the fulfillment of every person’s fundamental needs and achievement of large, measurable goals through our Campaign for Sustainability, Health, Equity and Kindness (S.H.E Kindness Campaign) bringing about fundamental systems change through personal and organizational transformation, impactful campaigns and public policy.
Commitment to Diversity
The Alliance is committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and an environment that is welcoming, positive, respectful, supportive, empowering, equitable and collaborative. We seek people who will bring their whole selves and broaden our perspectives and culture as we co-create a world of sustainability, health, equity and kindness. The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer with an equitable, accessible recruitment process.
Responsibilities
Participate in the Weekly Meetings of the Communications Team composed of Board members, interns and professional advisors, that is responsible for assessing, goal-setting, updating and implementing the Communications and Marketing Plan.
Other Responsibilities (based on interest and experience) can include assisting with:
- Weekly e-Newsletter - Plan, research, write and edit articles, seek articles for specific e-Newsletter sections, respond to submissions, publish e-Newsletter on Wednesdays, conduct analytics and attaining goals for open rates
- Public Relations - Build media relationships, create media lists, write and arrange for news releases, op-eds, articles, publications, speaking, interviews and other media opportunities
- Social Media - Set-up monthly content calendar with posting schedule, create posts and reels from e-Newsletter, follow other accounts, comment and cross-post, expand relationships, monitor accounts for comments and respond, share posts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, collect weekly social media analytics data, record in Google Spreadsheet, determine whether articles should be boosted, track impact and help reach goals
- Website - Update website pages (including adding weekly newsletter content), monitor for comments, increase signatures of Declaration of Co-Creation and Interdependence, update plugins, themes and WordPress, fix any website errors or glitches, report weekly website analytics, set and meet goals and evaluate progress
- Annual Report - Write and edit articles, compile articles, photos and graphics, and design actual Annual Report
- Produce Book based on Art of the Week - Take the weekly e-Newsletter submissions for Art of the week (including art, photos and poetry) and compile them, get proper permissions, provide contextual articles and design into an attractive e-Book and published book
- Produce Sustainability Tips Book - Compile the Sustainability Tips from the weekly e-Newsletter, write context and design into an attractive e-Book and published book
- Support Programmatic and Fundraising Outreach - Write and send fundraising emails and social media posts, develop crowd-funding campaigns, assist with grants, promote the Campaign for Sustainability, Health, Equity and Kindness (S.H.E. Kindness Campaign) Business, Youth & School and Policy Programs, and publicize Sustainability Partnerships and Fortieth Anniversary Year activities, from Pledges and Alliance Ambassadors to webinars and Gala
- Monitor Communications by Diverse Bloggers and Organizations to support and amplify their work while engaging them and growing the S.H.E. Kindness Campaign
- Represent the Alliance by having a table at various meetings, conferences and events, as well as speaking
Qualifications
- Knowledge of various aspects of sustainability and commitment to sustainability, health, equity and kindness in personal and professional life
- Experience with or openness to learning Wordpress, social media sites, content schedulers, Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Suite applications and Zoom (Ideally, some HTML experience and a comfort with problem-solving technical website and application issues)
- Strong written, verbal, speaking, editing and inter-personal communications skills
- Positive, professional and respectful attitude with honesty, integrity, openness, flexibility, responsibility, creativity, interest in personal growth and ability to listen, learn and contribute
- Ability to work independently, productively and collaboratively, while problem-solving, learning new skills as needed, and remaining highly organized
To Apply
Qualified candidates should complete the Intern Application re your skills and background for the position so we have all your information in one place, including your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and availability, summarizing your qualifications and specifying your start and end dates. If you have any questions, you can contact Terry Gips, President, Alliance for Sustainability Email: info@afors.org
Posted: December 31, 2021 There is no deadline.