Choose Clean Water Coalition

Communications Internship
The Choose Clean Water Coalition, a project of National Wildlife Federation’s Chesapeake Mid- Atlantic Regional Center, brings together more than 230 organizations and their members from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, to work together to improve their local waters. We are located in Annapolis, MD.

Internship Description
This is an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in writing, communications, public relations, public policy and learn about environmental nonprofit organizations. This position works with the Coalition’s communications and policy staff to assist in developing communications materials for the public, media outlets, and member organizations. Strong writing skills and experience using social media are required.

The communications intern will work closely with the Communications Manager and the Senior Policy Manager in writing, proofing, and editing a variety of media and policy position documents including press releases, letters to the editor and contributed articles. The intern will pitch Choose Clean Water issues and reports to reporters, columnists, editorial writers, and news producers. Maintain social media vehicles including drafting blogs, develop FaceBook content and tweeting on behalf of member organizations.

How to Apply
Please cover letter, resume, and writing sample to kleinerd@choosecleanwater.org