Communications Intern

Employer: 

 Wisconsin Environmental Initiative

Start Date: 

 October 3, 2011

Application Deadline: 

 September 28, 2011

Pay: 

 $12/hour

Job Type: 

 Part-time

Internship

Wisconsin Environmental Initiative (WEI) is seeking a Communications Intern who possesses strong communication and organizational skills. This paid position offers the opportunity to gain a variety of experience through involvement in a wide range of communications and marketing activities.

WE are seeking a motivated college student or graduate student pursuing a degree in communications or journalism, with at least junior standing. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational ability and strong oral and written communication skills. The ability to work independently is required. Duties include development of social media efforts, web maintenance, writing and editing for various print and digital marketing materials, and summarizing relevant news and information related to sustainable business practices. A demonstrated interest in environmental topics is desired.

Interns will have an opportunity to interact and work with environment leaders in business sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and updating website content using an online content management system
• Assisting with the development and coordination of the program’s social media efforts
• Assisting with media relations activities including responding to media inquiries, managing media lists, and media monitoring
• Writing and editing communications materials, such as newsletters, news releases, fact sheets, email blasts and media pitches
• Researching and summarizing relevant news and information
• Managing administrative functions, such as member database and materials requests fulfillment
• Performing other administrative tasks as requested

About WEI:

WEI’s initiatives in green building, sustainable tourism, and environmental policy and business environmental management, deliver superior economic and environmental results.  WEI is Wisconsin’s leader in advancing the concept of “doing well by doing good,”  and reaping the financial benefits and market distinctions of improved environmental performance through waste reduction, maximum resource efficiency, and improved  product or service design.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Connie McElrone at cmcelrone@wi-ei.org.  Deadline for applications is September 28. Internship starts October 3 and lasts the fall and spring semester. This is a part-time paid internship ($12 per hour). Hours are flexible and would range from 8-12 hours a week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and events as needed.