Climate Communications Intern

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.

National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for a Climate Communications Intern.

The Climate Communications Intern at NPCA (National Parks Conservation Association) plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's national portfolio, particularly in securing park funding and addressing the challenges posed by climate change. This position requires a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting climate communications projects: Work closely with Inflation Reduction Act experts on a communications campaign highlighting projects which prepare parks for climate change’s short- and long-term effects. Assist in research for producing materials such as copy, video assets, social media content and research related to National Park Service projects.
• Assisting with climate disaster research: Aid in research efforts related to climate disasters, especially as the organization anticipates more frequent and severe weather events during the summer. This includes responding to timely media requests and providing relevant information.
• Collaborating on national park funding success projects: Work closely with Government Affairs experts to research efforts related to funding. Help identify target media outlets, develop communication assets highlighting key park projects and support the drafting and release of press statements and communications materials in key media markets.
• Innovating climate change communications tools within NPCA. Aid in producing climate communications toolkit to advance NPCA’s staff in climate literacy, education and outreach.
• Daily media clip collection and distribution: Assist in the collection and distribution of NPCA's daily media clips. Additionally, help develop media lists for targeted press outreach.
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Location: Remote

Schedule: Part-time; up to 10 hours per week

Compensation: Stipend of $3,000

Tangible deliverables that will be achieved:

• Finalized climate threat messaging document for internal NPCA use
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or recent college graduate (within 1 year of graduation)
• Strong interest in environmental conservation, climate change, and national parks advocacy.
• Excellent research skills with the ability to gather and analyze information from various sources.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and familiarity with video production tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prior experience in communications, public relations, or related fields preferred but not required.
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Physical Effort and Dexterity: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NPCA is committed to diversity among its employees and hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Employer’s Rights: NPCA reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between NPCA and employee and is subject to change by NPCA as the needs of NPCA and requirements of the job change. The above is not an exhaustive list of the requirements for the position.