Communications
An in-depth internship opportunity to help plan and execute vital communications activities for the Colorado River Alliance. The river is our community’s heart and soul, and this position is a great opportunity to ensure its vibrance and vitality. The qualified candidate will assist the Executive Director and Communications and Programs Coordinator in a variety of activities focused on nonprofit communications.
Internship period: Fall
Key responsibilities:
- Developing timely and captivating content to be published across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and increase engagement
- Expanding CRA’s library of available photos, videos, graphics, and other media content
- Editing and proof-reading copy and writing
- Assisting in event messaging, advertising, and social media
- Designing promotional web graphics, flyers, banners, posters, invitations, and other marketing materials as needed
- Expanding and strengthening CRA’s newsletter audience
- Other tasks related to communications, programs, and events as required
Time commitment: Hybrid internship. Minimum commitment of 10-12 hours/week. Flexible between business hours (Mon-Fri). Specific work shifts and
virtual/in-person hours can be negotiated. Some evening and weekend hours may be requested for fundraising events or other activities.
- Fall Semester: August – December
- Spring Semester: January – May
Stipend: $1,000 (dependent on budget and will be confirmed at beginning of internship)
Reports to: Communications and Programs Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree
- Can commit to 10 hours a week for a semester, with potential for some evenings, meetings, and weekends
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent organizational skill
- Ability to complete projects with short turnaround time
- Solid teamwork skills and ability to work individually
- Experience with MailChimp and social media platform management
- Graphic design skills are preferred but not required
Skills you’ll develop:
- Nonprofit communications
- Project development and management
- Media relations
About Our Internships
The Colorado River Alliance champions the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement. At the Alliance, we believe that a healthy, flowing river is imperative to the long-term well-being of our communities and our state.
Our interns gain comprehensive training, professional development consultations with our staff, and networking and resume-building opportunities.
Stipend
All interns will receive a $500-1,000 stipend upon successful completion of the internship.
Commitment
All intern positions require a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
Location
In-person at the Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education on Lake Austin Blvd. (unless otherwise noted in posting details).
General Qualifications
Spanish proficiency a plus but not required. Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree. For class credit not required.
