Internship opportunity: EcoRise Marketing and Social Media Internship

MARKETING SUPPORT AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNEcoRise inspires a new generation of leaders to design a sustainable future for all. Our school-based program empowers youth to tackle real-world challenges in their schools and communities by teaching them about eco-literacy, design, and social innovation. Now entering its tenth year, EcoRise has launched programming in over 500 schools globally. Visit ecorise.org to learn more.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
EcoRise seeks a sustainability-minded intern for the position of Marketing Support & Social Media Intern. As part of a university-based, one-semester internship, this individual will support the EcoRise’s marketing efforts through a variety of tasks including market research; data collection, entry, and analysis; writing social copy and/or blog content; and curating EcoRise’s social media presence. The Marketing Support & Social Media Intern will work closely with and report to the Marketing & Design Specialist. If you are familiar with K–12 education or environmental education, self-driven, and ready to be part of something meaningful, we invite you to contribute your skills, ideas, and voice to our team and help us inspire a new generation of green leaders!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities will include two or more of the following based on skill, interest, and desire to learn:
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT:

  • Write and schedule posts to be approved by team lead; curate additional relevant social posts to add interests to
  • EcoRise social profiles, and attract more followers.
  • Support the organization’s Spring fundraising by assisting with the social aspect of the campaign.
  • Create a social media campaign based on an EcoRise initiative.

MARKETING SUPPORT:

  • Market research of competitors, and emerging educational platforms.
  • Pitching to educators online who may value our services.
  • Creating content for the EcoRise website about partnerships, conferences, or programs.
  • Developing press contacts or relations to promote EcoRise programs and events.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Interests in youth, education, and/or sustainability
  • Experience managing social accounts and scheduling posts for an organization preferred
  • Excellent written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-driven personality with effective project management skills
  • Attentive to details with keen aptitude for organization
  • Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps

Interested? Email your resume and cover letter to laura@ecorise.org