SUMMARY: The intern will be responsible for the ongoing support of the Stop SFI Greenwash campaign. This is a part-time, non-exempt position based in the Bellingham office of ForestEthics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: support campaign objectives
PROJECTS:
- Corporate Engagement (i.e., researching and contacting Fortune 1000 companies)
- Event Planning and Organizing (e.g., identifying media opportunities)
- Communications, Marketing, and Public relations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sense of humor.
- Strong work ethic.
- Responsible.
- Organized.
- Excellent follow-through and time management skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically, prioritize tasks, and manage projects.
- Demonstrated track record of effective teamwork as well as ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong math skills as demonstrated by the ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, and ratios.
- Very high reasoning skills as demonstrated by the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- High language skills as demonstrated by the ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Computer proficiency in basic computer applications including: spreadsheet, word processing, database, contact management systems, and internet. Familiarity with HTML, social media and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) preferred.
- Demonstrated online communications experience and previous public interest work preferred
- Interest in or knowledge of business, sales, fundraising.
- Knowledge of forest issues and corporate campaigns a plus.
- Previous experience with media relations preferred. Knowledge of media and environmentally focused media a plus.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns will have a varied range of assignments. The duties & responsibilities depend on the project, but could include:
- Research and compile company contact information
- Participate in and assist in preparations for events as necessary
- Social media research
- Assistance in creation of marketing materials, presentations and website
- Administrative work – organizing meetings, creating mailings, note taking, data analysis, etc.
- Trouble-shooting tasks that may involve writing or editing letters and other documents, arranging travel plans, other administrative support, etc.
- Researching social media
- Monitoring mainstream media coverage and maintain media lists
- Producing videos
- Researching, writing, editing, and designing materials
- Writing blog posts and other communications pieces intended for grassroots audiences.
- Raising awareness about current issue campaign priorities using social media tools and conducting outreach to activists.
- Providing administrative support, including compiling daily clips, building and maintaining web pages, performing data entry and other tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Talk, hear
- Clear vision at 25 inches or less to view computer screen and read documents
- Must be able to sit at desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Working conditions typical of an office environment
- Exposure to moderate levels of noise such as computers, printers, light traffic
