Job Description

Make an impact: Apply to be the Media/Communications Summer Intern with the Smart Surfaces Coalition!

The Smart Surfaces Coalition (SSC) supports the rapid adoption of Smart Surfaces—a term referring to the integrated deployment of reflective, porous, and green surfaces, solar PV, and urban trees city-wide—in cities in the US and globally. SSC has built this into the most effective urban cooling and resilience projects, engaging a dozen cities and 35 million people. This is one of the largest, least deployed, and most cost-effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and is central to addressing urban environmental justice issues. SSC seeks passionate and enthusiastic individuals with relevant experience to serve as the Media/Communications Intern.

Title: Media/Communications Summer Intern

Location: Preference for DC-based, working 3 days per week in SSC’s Office located in Dupont Circle

Position: Full-time summer internship, 40 hours/week

Duration: 16-48 weeks; transitions to part-time (10-20 hours/week) for fall and spring semesters

Start Date: Summer (June-August)

Compensation: $3,200 / month for full-time summer internship. Compensation will be reduced during the part-time fall and spring semester period and finalized based on the agreed-upon schedule and hours.

Duties/Tasks

• Social media planning and content creation – come up with a weekly social media strategy for SSC LinkedIn and Twitter (X) accounts
• Help coordinate, write, and create graphics and content for the SSC Weekly Newsletter
• Support general research for SSC team members and projects
• Participate in meetings and phone calls as related to media/communications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Geography, Public Health, or a related field. Minimum of 3.5 GPA, with substantial course work and work experience in relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrated passion for climate change mitigation and adaptation, urban transformation, or similar directly relevant subject
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to work and learn independently or with a team
• Ability to write about and explain complex concepts in simple, concrete terms
• Highly motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment willing to be creative and take initiative

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing social media content with a consistent message/brand
• Graphic design experience with Adobe Illustrator or Canva
• Copywriting and editing expertise

The Media/Communications Intern will work with SSC Staff and a leading media firm to develop media strategies for different SSC projects, involving coordinating media outreach and managing social media strategy and engagement. Interested individuals should email a CV, 2 relevant writing/communications samples (2 pages max), and a cover letter describing their background and what work areas most interest them to Shallon Hartke ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Smart Surfaces Coalition is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to racial equity and accessibility. Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply. SSC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should email a CV, 2 relevant writing/communications samples (2 pages max), and a cover letter describing their background and what work areas most interest them to Shallon Hartke ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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

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