Marine Program Communications Intern

Marine Program Communications Intern
Marketing | Arlington, VA, United States

Marine Program Communications Intern

NOTE:The project scope for this position may be adjusted based on Rare's needs and candidates' interests and skillset.

• Dates: February 2013 – April 2013
• Number of Hours: 25 – 37.5 hours per week
• Department: Fish Forever
• Location: Rare's central office in Arlington, VA

Position Overview
Rare seeks a current undergraduate student or recent Bachelor's degree graduate to support internal and external communication efforts for Rare's first global initiative, Fish Forever. The intern will work to develop the Fish Forever intranet site and communications materials for global audiences (both internal and external). The ideal candidate will be well-organized, able to work independently and as a collective team member, and is ideal for someone studying marketing, online communication, science, international affairs and/or writing and who is hungry to participate in and learn about the application of these fields in a professional setting.

Areas of Responsibility
This position will have a number of responsibilities, including:

• Update the Fish Forever project site to track project milestones
• Develop policies and procedures related to usage of the Fish Forever website
• Research and draft Fish Forever project-related communications and status updates
• Monitor and respond to questions, Fish Forever inquires, and new content on the site and RarePlanet.org
• Locate conservation and environmental stories and existing content to broadcast on the site

Qualifications, Skills & Core Competencies Required

• Must be in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree or have received Bachelor's degree within the last six to eight months
• Excellent writing and editing skills required.
• Superb attention to detail and proven ability to execute highly specific tasks
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to manage deadlines independently
• Knowledge of Google Docs and Sites, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and other social networks a plus
• Demonstrated interest in conservation/environmental issues, ideally ocean conservation, through coursework, work experience, or extracurricular activity

About Rare
Rare is an innovative international environmental organization that runs social marketing campaigns in more than 50 developing countries. Named to Fast Company Magazine's list of "Top Social Capitalists" four years in a row, Rare is committed to bringing a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity to solving one of environmental conservation's great challenges: building public support for conservation in the most environmentally threatened areas of the developing world.

Rare strives to conserve imperiled species and ecosystems by inspiring people to care about and protect nature. We do this by building community-level support for conservation and developing local capacity among the world's leading local environmental organizations. Rare has trained over 150 local conservation leaders who are implementing dynamic change processes, beginning with a "Pride campaign". Our local partners have used these Pride campaigns, which employ advanced social marketing techniques, to reach millions of people living in these ecologically threatened corners of the globe. Alumni of our program represent one of the largest and most effective networks of local leaders. Participants in Rare's International Service Program and Rare staff are highly committed to Rare's mission, work hard, and have fun.

Why should I participate in Rare's International Service Program?
Beyond the assignments described above, Rare encourages all International Service Program participants (interns, volunteers, and fellows) to attend pertinent events at other DC area organizations, attend relevant Rare staff meetings, and participate in Rare-hosted events/excursions. Participants get to know Rare staff, help reach organizational goals through substantial and important contributions, glean insights into how a leading non-profit operates, and gain a better understanding of the conservation arena. Being part of the International Service Program means that you are a welcome and valid member of the "Rare team".

Compensation and Academic Credit
Rare offers paid internship positions to eligible International Service Program participants in its Arlington office. Current university students are encouraged to make arrangements to receive academic credit for their work at Rare, and Rare will make every effort to accommodate the requirements of credit-earning internships.