Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC)
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
Develop strategic communications plan
Update aec website and partnership websites
Grow social media presence
The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center is seeking a part-time Conservation Communications Intern to assist in developing and delivering public communications related to environmental conservation. The ideal candidate should have relevant coursework in fields such as marketing, journalism, or environmental sciences and possess strong writing and communication skills
Job Summary
The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC) is seeking a summer intern to enhance its public communications and outreach efforts.
The intern will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications plan, refreshing websites, and revitalizing social media presence.
This role offers opportunities to gain experience in multimedia science communication, event support, and collaboration with various partners in the environmental sector.
Matching Summary
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The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center is seeking a part-time Conservation Communications Intern to assist in developing and delivering public communications related to environmental conservation. The ideal candidate should have relevant coursework in fields such as marketing, journalism, or environmental sciences and possess strong writing and communication skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop strategic communications plan
Update AEC website and partnership websites
Grow social media presence
Develop outreach materials
Attend events for photo/video
Write news articles and releases
Pitch stories to news media
Nice-to-have
Passion for conservation and environment
Ability to work from home
Willingness to work outdoors
Exposure to diverse partners
Key Requirements
Relevant coursework in marketing, journalism, digital multimedia design, or related field
Majors in water resources, natural resources, environmental, or agricultural sciences with multimedia communication skills
Undergraduate upper-class or early graduate student status (rising third year and above)