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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Conservation Communications Intern to assist in public communications efforts at the Agriculture and Environment Center. The role involves developing a communications plan, managing social media, and creating outreach materials, all while fostering a passion for conservation and the environment.
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Job Summary
Assist the AEC Director and other staff in the development and delivery of strategic and comprehensive public communications to help tell the story of AEC and the work that we do.
The intern will work collaboratively in a cohort of student summer interns at the AEC and the related Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) at Penn State Extension.
The intern will gain exposure to different partners from private, public agency, and nonprofit sectors due to the partnership nature of the AEC’s work.
Matching Summary
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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Conservation Communications Intern to assist in public communications efforts at the Agriculture and Environment Center. The role involves developing a communications plan, managing social media, and creating outreach materials, all while fostering a passion for conservation and the environment.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
develop strategic communications plan
update and refresh websites
grow social media presence
develop outreach materials
write news articles and releases
pitch stories to media outlets
Nice-to-have
passion for conservation
interest in environmental issues
ability to work outside
occasional travel required
Key Requirements
Relevant coursework in marketing/public relations, journalism, digital multimedia design, videography, or related field
Majors in water resources, natural resources, and environmental and/or agricultural sciences with multimedia science communications skills
Undergraduate upper-class or early stages of graduate school (rising third year and above)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work from home
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required