Communications Program Intern – Paid
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a leading national nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., is offering a paid internship with its communications team.
Position Description:
ACEEE seeks a part-time intern to assist with communications for the organization. The internship will be an excellent opportunity for those interested in communications at a nonprofit organization with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental issues. The accepted candidate will receive some training on public relations Web-based tools as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain a database of news articles;
2. Monitor effectiveness of outreach activities (e.g., “open rates” of e-mail blasts);
3. Conduct press-based research as needed;
4. Create stakeholder and media lists;
5. Assist communications associate with outreach duties;
6. Analyze and prepare reports about communications outreach and determine ways to more effectively further the ACEEE mission.
Skills/Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (or enrolled in a degree program);
2. Interest in communications and energy issues strongly preferred;
3. Experience with PR tools such as Constant Contact and Vocus preferred;
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills required; and
5. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple assignments (as needed), work efficiently, and meet deadlines.
Timing: Local applicants preferred as this internship will begin in fall 2014 with the possibility of extending into the next semester. The internship will require a time commitment of 10-20 hours/week.
To Apply: Please send a resume with a cover letter and brief (1-2 pages) writing sample to interns@aceee.org. Please use “Communications Intern” in the subject header. We do not accept calls about our internships.