Communications Intern

Date Posted: 4/20/2022
Department: Communications & Outreach
Type of Employment: Intern

Date Posted: April 20, 2022

Department: Communications

Type of Employment: Temporary Paid

Position Title: Communications Intern

Status: Full-time, Temporary position (10 weeks)

Location: Iowa (Hybrid)

Reports to: Communications Director

Pay: $5,000

About IEC

The Iowa Environmental Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit environmental law and policy organization that educates, advocates, and builds coalitions to make Iowa a better place to live, work and explore for all Iowans. We provide a highly collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment.

Position Summary

The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) seeks to hire a Communications Intern for Summer 2022. The Communications Intern will assist the communications team with research, planning, and execution of communications-related tactics.

Position Details

The Communications Intern will assist IEC staff with all aspects of organizational communication. This may include emails and web postings; educational event coordination and promotion; writing for various electronic sources including blogs, press releases, and social media; developing program publications such as white papers or fact sheets; media research; design; and other communications-related duties.

Primary Duties

-Assisting with preparation of monthly and weekly newsletters
-Coordinating the design and digital publication of white papers and fact sheets
-Updating IEC web pages
-Assistance with promoting IEC fundraising events
-Drafting and designing social media posts
-Taking photos for use in social media and newsletters
-Designing graphics for communication materials using Canva or similar design program
-Staffing an IEC exhibit table at events
-Write blog content and coordinate with potential guest authors

Qualifications and desirable qualities

-At least two years of coursework towards a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or related field
-Excellent communications and writing skills
-Graphic design skills or interest
-Understanding of how to use Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote messaging
-Self-motivation and flexibility
-Ability to multi-task and manage short-term and long-term deadlines
-Ability to work primarily in a remote setting
-Ability to travel to events
-Ability to organize workload and work independently in a multi-project environment
-Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner
-Commitment to and enthusiasm for protecting Iowa’s environment

TO APPLY

Candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Angelisa Belden, Communications Director at Iowa Environmental Council, via email to belden@iaenvironment.org. Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 6, 2022. Position will remain open until filled.