Job Information
- Location: Remote
- Close Date: 03/30/2025
- Hiring Organization: NC Conservation Network
- Contact Name: Brittany Iery
- Contact Email: brittany@ncconservationnetwork.org
- Job Website
Description
The North Carolina Conservation Network is seeking candidates for a part-time paid Social Media Intern. The internship will be 2-6 hours per week during the 2025 spring college semester (end of May). The intern may be invited to continue for the for the fall semester.
The NC Conservation Network is a statewide network of approximately 75 environmental, health, and environmental justice organizations. The NC Conservation Network directly advocates for equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment and public health.
Responsibilities
The Social Media Intern will receive a first-hand experience in working at a statewide environmental nonprofit. The candidate’s responsibilities will involve:
- Engaging with our social media followers through likes, comments, and direct messages.
- Growing our social media following and helping to come up with content ideas for TikTok & Instagram.
- Compiling a list of potential influencers who should be engaging with our content.
- Exploring and evaluating new social media tools, trends, and channels for the organization.
- Researching and presenting examples of innovative ideas for social media and online organizing.
Applicants should be excited about social media, digital innovation, data-driven insight, engaging with online audiences, and learning more about North Carolina’s environmental community. Ideal candidates will be self-starters with a collaborative spirit who are creative, detail-oriented and have good time management skills.
Location: The internship will be remote. There may also be opportunities to join us in the office occasionally, depending on the intern’s location. The Social Media Intern will meet with staff over video conference. Current students enrolled at a North Carolina college or university are preferred.
Qualifications
- Ideal candidates will have a major, minor or, strong interest in communications, political science, environmental studies, or public policy.
- Knowledge and comfort with wide range of social media platforms, especially with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter.
- Demonstrated interest in progressive issues and, in particular, an interest in environmental, environmental justice and public health issues.
- Eagerness to learn new things and collaborate with our team.
- Ability to work 100% remotely.
Salary/Benefits
The intern will be paid $20 per hour for the hours worked. The intern will be able to work up to 2-6 hours a week.
Application Instructions
Close date: While applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, it is recommended to apply by March 21, 2025. Internship is open until filled.
Contact Name: Brittany Iery
Application Instructions:
To apply, email both a resume and cover letter to brittany@ncconservationnetwork.org with the subject “Attn: Social Media Intern”
NC Conservation Network is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn and work together to change the world. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
