NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.

NRDC is seeking a Social Content and Advocacy intern to work with the communications team associated with our Washington D.C. office.

Position Summary

The Social Content team is a robust group of individuals who work diligently to provide the most compelling and poignant content pieces on matters regarding our planet and our communities. From lead in drinking water; to raising awareness of toxic neonics; to legal battles to defend our planet, over the last several years our content has covered a range of topics but has a set goal in mind: To move people to action. Here’s where you come in.

Social media interns play an active role in the movement to protect our planet by doing substantive work that is embedded in writing, research and collaboration.

Over the course of the internship:

• Research environmental topics pertaining to nature, wildlife and environmental health.
• Monitor ongoing social trends and conversations for opportunities to engage and captivate our audiences.
• Copywrite and edit social posts for our channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter.
• Attend weekly meetings and be an avid note taker.
• Pitch social content and create engaging pieces for our channels
• Identify opportunities to increase our brand through social media
• Analyze the metrics and KPIs associated with our content, and work alongside manager to identify areas of growth.

Required

• Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values; 
• Strong writing, analytical, and oral communication skills; 
• Experience effectively working on a team; 
• Creativity and resourcefulness; 
• Commitment to public service, climate, equity, or justice; 
• Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment. 

Preferred

• Strong understanding of climate and environmental issues
• Interest in communications and advocacy work
• Data analysis skills are a plus, but not required
• Journalism, marketing, media or social media skills are a plus.