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Internship - The Conservation Fund
Atlanta, GA
Job/Internship Description
Charles Jordan 10-week Summer Internship Program
The Conservation Fund is seeking an intern to support documenting and cataloguing the collective triple-bottom line impacts of our Parks with Purpose (PWP) projects in Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Durham and Raleigh, NC. We are seeking a bank of stories, quotes, and images to be used to highlight and share our project successes through a variety of outlets, such as marketing tools, one-pagers, blog posts, web and social media content, videos, etc. This is a paid 10-week internship based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position will be tasked with interviewing a select group of PWP community led organizations and members, documenting how the projects have benefitted residents and communities in the identified cities. The intern will work closely with team members to develop the interview format, draft interview questions and create templates for saving, storing and sharing data. Will participate in PWP communication and storytelling efforts gaining experience working with a professional team to implement marketing strategies for a variety of audiences and partners. The portfolio of work done during this program will be an excellent resource for the student to utilize while pursuing full-time roles. Travel may be required.
Desired Background and Personal Attributes:
The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism, mass communications, English, relationship development and/or project management skills. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Strong research skills and a high degree of cultural competency to work with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds is needed. The ability to package information gathered into a user-friendly, easily comprehensible package is needed. Knowledge of parks and greenways or other types of natural, restored or managed land or water areas is a plus. Computer skills and the ability to do online and library research is essential. Efficiency with Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is a must. Proficiency with Publisher, Photoshop, InDesign, or other graphics program is a plus.
The Conservation Fund, a Non Profit Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
The Conservation Fund is seeking an intern to support documenting and cataloguing the collective triple-bottom line impacts of our Parks with Purpose (PWP) projects in Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Durham and Raleigh, NC. We are seeking a bank of stories, quotes, and images to be used to highlight and share our project successes through a variety of outlets, such as marketing tools, one-pagers, blog posts, web and social media content, videos, etc. This is a paid 10-week internship based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position will be tasked with interviewing a select group of PWP community led organizations and members, documenting how the projects have benefitted residents and communities in the identified cities. The intern will work closely with team members to develop the interview format, draft interview questions and create templates for saving, storing and sharing data. Will participate in PWP communication and storytelling efforts gaining experience working with a professional team to implement marketing strategies for a variety of audiences and partners. The portfolio of work done during this program will be an excellent resource for the student to utilize while pursuing full-time roles. Travel may be required.
Desired Background and Personal Attributes:
The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism, mass communications, English, relationship development and/or project management skills. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Strong research skills and a high degree of cultural competency to work with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds is needed. The ability to package information gathered into a user-friendly, easily comprehensible package is needed. Knowledge of parks and greenways or other types of natural, restored or managed land or water areas is a plus. Computer skills and the ability to do online and library research is essential. Efficiency with Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is a must. Proficiency with Publisher, Photoshop, InDesign, or other graphics program is a plus.
The Conservation Fund, a Non Profit Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Special Notes/Instructions
For additional information, please visit our website at www.conservationfund.org. Interested/qualified candidates should send their resume with cover letter to careers@conservationfund.org.
Position Summary
Start Date
May 26, 2020
Application Deadline
01/10/2019
Employment Type
Full Time
Hours per Week
37½
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8:30 - 5:00
Period of Employment
Summer
Type of Compensation
Paid
Salary and Benefits
$15.00
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Communications, Conservation and Environmental Science, English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations
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