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"We believe there is merit in preserving open space, maintaining habitat for wild animals, keeping the fields in agricultural use, and providing the public with uncluttered views of the mountain ridges lying parallel to South Branch Mountain."
Bob

Catalogue for Philanthropy

Professional Opportunities

 

  •                Internships             - Communications/Marketing Intern                                                

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 INTERNSHIPS

Communications & Marketing Intern (Silver Spring, MD)

This position will offer hands-on experience with non-profit communications. The intern will assist the Communications Manager in public relations, editing, and marketing tasks to increase publicity of the Potomac Conservancy (www.potomac.org). Opportunities may include:

Administrative

  • Maintaining and updating media database, identifying new media prospects, and maintaining organized files of media coverage.

Editorial

  • Assisting in writing, distributing, and follow-up of media outreach pieces, and measurement of public relations success.
  • Writing, proofreading, and editing content for printed and electronic publications, including www.potomac.org.

Public Relations

  • Helping to organize and promote special events and solicit event sponsors.
  • Representing the Conservancy at select community events.

River Center

  • Assisting staff with implementing communications and marketing strategies for the Conservancy's River Center at Lockhouse 8 and the outreach activities hosted there.
  • Assisting the staff in planning and coordinating activities for the River Center.
  • Publicizing River Center activities through various means, including developing flyers, drafting media calendar announcements, and outreach to community newsletters.
  • Staffing River Center events. The intern must be available some Saturdays and/or Sundays to staff River Center events and to serve as a back-up to Lockhouse docents.

The successful applicant will have a background in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism. Undergraduate students or graduate students preferred. Must be a self-starter. Other requirements include excellent written and verbal communication skills, graphic design abilities, technological savvy, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and work as part of a team. Knowledge of proofreading marks, HTML, and DreamWeaver desirable, but not necessary. Eagerness to learn about non-profit communications and fundraising a plus. Interest in the environment and river activities very desirable.

The applicant must be able to commit approximately 16 hours per week, at our Metro-accessible office in Silver Spring, Maryland. Occasional evening and weekend work for off-site events. A limited stipend may be available. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and one-page writing sample via email to: Anne Sundermann, Communications Manager, sundermann@potomac.org.