Join the National Park Service's Mission to Inspire a New Generation
The Student Conservation Association is seeking a highly motivated and creative Digital Communications Intern to join their team on a remote basis. As a key member of the Youth and Young Adult Programs Division, you will have the opportunity to develop a new strategic vision for promoting national park programs and engaging new audiences. This is an exciting chance to make a real impact and contribute to the National Park Service's mission to preserve and protect America's natural and cultural resources.
About the National Park Service and the Student Conservation Association
The National Park Service is a federal agency responsible for managing and preserving national parks, monuments, and historic sites across the United States. The Student Conservation Association is a non-profit organization that works closely with the National Park Service to provide opportunities for young people to get involved in conservation and environmental stewardship. As a Digital Communications Intern, you will be working with the Outreach and Digital Communications Specialist to develop innovative content and social media strategies that promote youth and young adult programs across the National Park Service.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Digital Communications Intern, you will be responsible for:
- Developing, writing, and curating content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and X) on a daily basis, creating social media campaigns, and reporting on social media statistics monthly (60% of workload)
- Interviewing youth, young adults, and employees about their connection to and/or experience with the National Park Service and writing spotlight articles about them that will be published on nps.gov and featured on social media, and on other mediums where applicable (20% of workload)
- Editing and updating webpages on nps.gov, writing and posting to InsideNPS (intranet), and internal SharePoint sites (15% of workload)
- Participating regularly in National Park Service digital communities, such as the service-wide digital calls and the digital recognition working group, and working on special projects as assigned (5% of workload)
Marginal Duties
In addition to the primary responsibilities, you may also be required to:
- Create graphics and edit videos, depending on your level of experience
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Experience working with youth and diverse audiences
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Experience with creating and posting content on social media platforms for an organization or school group, and tracking analytics
- Ability to work independently with some supervision
- A resume and cover letter
Additional Qualifications
You must also meet the following requirements:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 inclusive, or up to 35 years of age if a military veteran
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or U.S. National
- Be able to pass a federal background check
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- Experience in graphic design and video editing
- Experience with interviewing
- Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, business, education, environmental science, or related fields
What to Expect
This is a full-time remote internship that will run from December 2, 2024, to November 28, 2025, with a commitment of 30 hours per week. You will be working closely with the Outreach and Digital Communications Specialist to develop a new strategic vision for promoting national park programs and engaging new audiences. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in digital communications, social media management, and content creation, and to make a real impact on the National Park Service's mission.
Compensation and Benefits
You will receive a weekly stipend of $525, as well as additional benefits, including:
- An AmeriCorps Education award upon successful completion
- Eligibility for the Public Lands Corps hiring authority
- Reimbursement for approved travel and training
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Why Join Our Team?
At the Student Conservation Association, we are committed to cultivating a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. We strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. As a Digital Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about conservation and environmental stewardship.
Career Growth Opportunities
This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital communications and social media management, and to develop skills that are highly valued in the conservation and environmental fields. You will have the chance to work on a variety of projects, from creating social media campaigns to writing content for nps.gov, and to develop a portfolio of work that showcases your skills and experience.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and creative individual who is passionate about conservation and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, as soon as possible.
We are excited to review your application and look forward to hearing from you!
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