Communications Internship (Paid)

People For Puget Sound seeks a driven communications intern who’s passionate about the health of Puget Sound to support day-to-day social media and public relations activities – keys pieces of our communications strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a university student or recent graduate hoping to acquire hands-on, professional work experience while also making an impact. People For Puget Sound is a leader among the environmental community and our communications strategy plays a critical role in achieving our mission.

The Communications Intern will:

• Draft posts and develop relationships using Twitter, Facebook and other social media networks
• Coordinate editorial calendar and ensure regular posts on blogs
• Assist with creation and posting of new videos and leverage available footage on YouTube
• Draft press releases and coordinate media outreach

Dates: October 2011 – December 2011

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Downtown Seattle

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with social media networks and public relations
• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively
• Proven ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Passion for the environment

This is a paid internship opportunity ($800 per month). People For Puget Sound provides its interns a supportive, flexible work environment with opportunity to develop professional skills and make an impact!

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume (include social media identities)

by October 7, 2011 to: abutler@pugetsound.org

http://pugetsound.org/volunteer/internships/communications-internship-paid