Communications Intern

Location: US-DC-Washington

Type: Intern (non-paid)

Program:  Climate and Energy Program (CEP)

World Resources Institute (WRI), an action oriented global organization most recently voted as #1 environment & natural resource think tank in the world is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for". WRI has over 30 years of experience focusing on the intersection of the environment and socio-economic development. WRI goes beyond research to put ideas into action – our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protects Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI has been growing the past five years and now has offices in Washington D.C., India, and China and a presence in Brazil, Indonesia as well as a dozen other countries around the world. WRI staff not only have a deep understanding of the issues, but also an understanding of the political and cultural contexts that shape how decisions are made and how to engage effectively in the countries in which we work and partner. Our staff represents over 40 nationalities. Apply for this job online

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Overview

WRI’s Climate and Energy Program (CEP) seeks a motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented communications intern to support our climate change and energy policy work. The internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain direct work experience at one of the world’s premier nonprofit environmental organizations. The successful candidate will support CEP activities related to publications management, online engagement, external outreach, internal communications, and general program administration. This is a full-time volunteer internship and is available immediately.

Responsibilities

The intern will work in the following key areas: Updating the CEP publications calendar and tracking/monitoring author progress against publications schedules. Serving as a key point of contact for production and distribution of CEP publications. Supporting the development and distribution of brochures, e-newsletters, and other outreach materials to target audiences. Providing regular updates to CEP and WRI External Relations staff on upcoming communications and outreach opportunities. Supporting online and social media activities including web site updates, blog posts, tweets, and use of analytics. Assisting with events coordination and setup. Providing proofreading and copyediting support as needed. Providing general office and administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following key competencies: Undergraduate or graduate-level studies leading toward successful completion of a degree in communications or a related field. Excellent academic record a must. Some relevant office and/or communications work experience highly desirable. Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Familiarity with online communications practices including blogging and social media. Knowledge of HTML and Google Analytics a plus. Ability to work well under pressure and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. International experience and/or familiarity with climate and energy issues a plus. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.  Location: Washington, D.C. – candidates must be holders of a valid work permit World Resources Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.