Part-time Conservation Communications Intern

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.

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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)
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work from home
  • Willingness to work outside in variable weather
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
  • Ability to conduct occasional travel

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