Sustainability Outreach Internship @ UMBC

Sustainability Outreach and Communications Intern:

Intern will report to Sustainability Coordinator. The position will be 8 hours per week.  Hours may vary to accommodate meetings, events, and interviews. Additional tasks may be assigned.

Intern must demonstrate evidence of interest and background in sustainability and must feel comfortable reaching out to professionals, peers, and faculty. Intern must be a current UMBC student.

Email tanvig1@umbc.edu with a resume and cover letter detailing:

1. Why this position interests you
2. Related skills and experiences you possess
3. Any groups, activities, jobs or time commitments you are currently engaged in

The sustainability outreach and communications intern will assist in developing communication and outreach efforts on the following topics in coordination with staff, groups, and committees on campus under the direction of the Sustainability Coordinator:

1. Sustainability Related Accomplishments and Champions
2. Energy Conservation Efforts
3. Transportation
4. Research and Education
5. Recycling, Waste, and Compost

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn HMTL, wordpress, and understanding of basic web design
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity and design skills
• Related coursework in related area such as Environmental Studies, Communications and Design
• Awareness of environmental issues
• Involvement in campus sustainability

Examples of Tasks and Responsibilities:

Website:

- Increase number of hits to UMBC Website and track analytics

- Develop, format, update and edit web content

Events:

- Event planning and logistics

- Assisting with activities including tabling, coordinating sign-up sheets, pledges, and photo booths

Writing:

- Assist with writing press releases, articles and event summaries

- Assist with conduct interviews and drafting articles

Design:

- Assist with posters, designs and fliers

Social Media:

- Assist with drafting updates to myUMBC and Facebook Events Calendar

- Assist with creating and posting spotlights

- Assist with posting photos and updates following events

- Expanding followers on myUMBC and social media

Photography:

- Assist with taking photographs and editing, organizing and uploading content