Job Description

The Climate Action Campaign Fellowship is a paid intern program designed to immerse its participants in the environmental advocacy field. Assignments vary and are designed to both support the campaign with its mission to support action on climate change and assist the fellow with their professional growth. This non-exempt position allows interaction with all of the campaign’s departments providing a wide breadth of experiences. As an integral part of the team, fellows will experience how public support is generated for action on climate, and how that shape results on a national level. We have a fellowship available in our DigiComms department. While CAC is based in Washington, D.C., we are currently working in a hybrid remote setting.

 The Fellowship will train with the assigned team completing tasks including but not limited to:

• Assist in the development of content for social media and creative collateral, including basic graphics for social media, memes, GIFs or motion graphics and basic video
• Create eye-catching visual content for various platforms
• Assisting in the development of campaign ideas and materials
• Editing designs based on feedback from team members
• Resize graphics and files for a variety of end-placements across platforms
• Keeping on top of social media and design trends and incorporating innovative ideas into your work
• Attending internal meetings around CAC and community-wide climate advocacy efforts

Who You Are

A successful candidate has the following:

• A background in social media channels, digital media, graphic design and creating visual content
• Ability to write posts for social media and on-graphic copy
• Knowledge of editing and design platforms such as Canva, Adobe Premiere, and CapCut
• Experience producing motion graphics (e.g. GIFs) and videos produced either in-platform or with a third party service (e.g. CapCut)
• Experience editing videos for Reels and/or TikTok
• Knowledge of reporting and metrics
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Interest in environmental issues and the environmental community a plus

 Bonus Skills

While not necessary, the following skills will help you succeed in this fellowship:

• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and AfterEffects
• If you’ve managed a social media page before (including a personal page) that demonstrates your experience in this space, please feel free to share the handle of the page or screenshots of content you created.

Who We Are

The Climate Action Campaign (CAC) is a highly effective coalition of national climate, conservation, and progressive groups, state and local partners, and key allies working to protect clean air and promote action to limit climate change. The Campaign serves as an important center of gravity and convening body for dozens of organizations working together to win the passage of ambitious federal climate policy that is centered on investment, standards, jobs, health, and justice. The Climate Action Campaign is based in Washington D.C., not San Diego, California. Visit us online at: http://www.actonclimate.com/.

If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, please email [email protected].

The Fine Print

This position is a member of their specified team though will work closely with several other departments. You do not need to be based in Washington, DC to be considered for the fellowship. CAC staff are currently working in a hybrid set-up. COVID vaccinations are required for onsite work. Staff will work East Coast hours regardless of their location.

The paid fellowship program lasts for 13 weeks and fellows participate for 20 hours/week. Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour, as an hourly non-exempt position.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to economic and social justice, and do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Climate Change. Job Types: Internship. Salaries: Less than 20,000.

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