Marketing and Communications Internship

Organization: American Farmland Trust

Location: Washington, D.C.

Paid

Application Deadline: July 29, 2011

Description

American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit conservation organization, is seeking energetic, self-motivated interns to work with the marketing and communications department in Washington, D.C. AFT’s marketing and communications department supports all programs throughout the organization including farmland protection, federal policy, state and local policy, agriculture and the environment, planning for agriculture and research. Interns will learn about policies and programs at all levels of government and the issues facing farmland protection and agriculture nationwide.

PROJECTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project assignments will support the national office staff in analyzing and engaging target audiences through AFT’s website, e-newsletters, media relationships, conferences and on-the-ground events. Responsibilities may include:

Research and writing for the website and e-newsletters,
Assistance with strategies to grow audience segments,
Federal farm policy campaign communications projects,
Tracking and coordination of conference participation and leadership speaking engagements,
Communications support for field offices,
Tracking media coverage and supporting media relations,
Communications support for planning for agriculture services,
Helping maintain communications databases.

Typically, internships involve 20-35 hours of work per week for at least 12 weeks.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year of college. Interest in conservation, public policy, agriculture and/or food systems helpful. Some coursework in communications, public policy, agriculture, land use or environmental sciences preferred. Experienced and comfortable working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and website publishing.

COMPENSATION

We have paid and unpaid positions.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please e-mail your resume, writing sample and a cover letter explaining why you would like this internship to:

Gretchen Hoffman
Manager of Engagement and Communications
[email protected]

DEADLINE: We are accepting applications for a summer internship to start immediately. Also, we are currently accepting applications for Fall internships. Deadline is July 29th. Often interns extend their internship beyond the initial 12 week period.