Marketing Internship, Environment Illinois

Environment Illinois is offering a Marketing Internship focused on environmental advocacy and outreach. Interns will gain hands-on experience by planning social media strategies, creating educational content, and engaging the public on issues like plastic pollution and clean energy. The position involves collaboration with the Outreach & Engagement Manager and includes training to enhance skills in environmental organizing. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in environmental issues.
About the position

Environment Illinois is hiring an intern to work with our outreach and marketing team. As an intern, you'll gain experience and make a difference on important environmental issues like reducing plastic pollution, promoting clean energy, protecting open spaces, and more. This internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in the field of environmental advocacy and marketing, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects while developing your professional skills. In this role, you will help educate and engage Illinoisans on the critical issues we are addressing. By leveraging social media, communicating with our members, and organizing high-visibility educational campaigns, you will play a vital role in building awareness and public support necessary to drive change. You will be involved in planning and executing social media strategies that inform and activate the public, creating engaging educational content for our website, and learning how to craft compelling messages for environmental campaigns that attract attention and inspire involvement. You will work closely with Emily Kowalski, the Outreach & Engagement Manager at Environment Illinois, gaining insights into how to organize and advocate for effective environmental solutions. Additionally, you will attend briefings and trainings to deepen your understanding of environmental issues and enhance your organizing skills. This internship is an excellent opportunity for anyone passionate about the environment and looking to make a tangible impact through marketing and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities
• Plan and execute social media strategies that inform and activate the public.
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• Create engaging educational content for our website.
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• Craft messages for environmental campaigns to attract attention and inspire involvement.
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• Work alongside the Outreach & Engagement Manager to learn about organizing and advocating for environmental solutions.
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• Attend briefings and trainings to learn about environmental issues and gain organizing skills.

Requirements
• Strong interest in environmental issues and advocacy.
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• Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience in marketing or communications.
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• Familiarity with environmental issues and campaigns.
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• Skills in graphic design or video editing.

Benefits
• Gain hands-on experience in environmental advocacy and marketing.
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• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the field.
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• Flexible work-from-home options.