We’re looking for a motivated, self-directed intern to help support Piedmont Environmental Alliance's membership program and events this fall. The intern will send marketing and outreach emails, help plan logistics for upcoming events, and support non-profit management, including thank you letters and the PEA database.
The internship has a flexible schedule (10-20 hours a week), with half of hours in our downtown Winstin-Salem offie space.
Timeline: September - December 2021
Responsibilities:
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Send emails, make phone calls, and have meetings to secure community support, sponsorship, and partnership for upcoming events and programs.
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Help plan major events, including food and drink, location scouting, & marketing.
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Develop written materials for events and programs, as needed.
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Support other organizational priorities as needed.
Qualifications:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Comfortable with community outreach - including emails and phone calls to local businesses and organizations.
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Computer, social media, and internet savvy. Bonus for working knowledge or experience with canva.
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Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivated, and attentive to details.
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Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social issues a plus!
We are looking for you, if:
- You are a planner who likes timelines and to-do lists.
- You are a polished writer, who knows how to connect with people over email and on the phone.
- You have a personal passion for the outdoors, environmental stewardship and sustainability, and have taken action to get involved in the issues you care about.
- You are a current college student or recent grad looking for an opportunity to connect with the community and give back.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a detailed cover letter to info@peanc.org by August 2021. Please reference “Outreach and Marketing Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Piedmont Environmental Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diversity of candidates to apply.