Marketing and Communications Intern

About

Organization: The Environmental Defense Fund

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.

Program/Department Overview
MarComm’s mission is to successfully showcase EDF’s bold, people centered climate solutions and our unique brand to the influential audiences that can help us achieve our Vision 2030 goals and dive a vital Earth, for everyone.

Overall Function
This Intern will play a vital role in amplifying EDF's message and expanding our reach. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of non-profit communications, including content creation, social media promotion and media outreach. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic individual with a strong interest in environmental issues. This intern will report to the Senior Comms Director, Global Media and work closely with the AVP, Global Media Unit.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Assist in compiling and updating media contact lists.
- Provide Social Media support.
- Create real time updates on current climate legislation for EDF’s Political Affairs and Global Media Unit teams.
- Contribute to developing our strategic communications plan.
- Work with the EDF Comms team to provide administrative support.
- Provide support to the Comms team with ad hoc tasks.
- Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.

Requirements

Qualifications
- Enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program and/or demonstrated interest in communications, marketing, journalism, environmental studies, or a related field.
- Coursework in Communications or Environmental Studies required.
- Experience with Cision platform preferred.
- Active interest in media, including regularly monitoring news outlets and journalists, preferred
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
- Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.

Benefits

Location
U.S. Remote or hybrid out of an EDF office in Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Boulder, CO, New York, NY, Raleigh, NC, San Francisco, CA, Washington, D.C.

Term
Summer 2026 (10 Weeks)

Hours
Full-time (35 hr/week)

Compensation
This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $18/hr.

Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.
Learn more about internships at EDF - http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/internships

This role amplifies EDF's message about climate solutions and expands their reach, contributing to their Vision 2030 goals of driving a vital Earth for everyone through environmental communications.

Required qualifications:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of undergraduate degree program with coursework in Communications or Environmental Studies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Well-organized, motivated, detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in team settings and independently with strong problem-solving skills

Compensation: $18/hour for full-time (35 hr/week) summer internship. This is a paid internship with competitive non-profit rates that provides high-quality experiences including relevant projects and networking opportunities.

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) works to create bold, people-centered climate solutions with the mission of driving a vital Earth for everyone through their Vision 2030 goals.