2009-2010 Winter/Spring Internship/Volunteer Announcement
Public Relations / Marketing Intern
Northwest Natural Resource Group is seeking a winter/spring intern to assist with development of marketing material, newspaper articles, and support for marketing committee special projects. NNRG’s Northwest Certified Forestry and NW Neutral programs work to provide market based incentives for small forest landowners to manage their land sustainably as part of a functioning ecosystem and provide an economically feasible alternative to development. We use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification to document sustainable management and have recently launched NW Neutral to sell the additional carbon sequestered by FSC management (increased rotation lengths and retention). We are seeking a communications/journalism/public relations intern/volunteer to assist with implementation of our marketing/branding plan.
The ideal applicant will have:
• Background in journalism, communications, public relations, or other related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Strong writing skills (samples required)
• Interest in the use of market forces for environmental conservation goals i.e.: ecosystem services markets and environmental certification
Opportunities include:
• Working with staff and landowners to understand the issues facing small forest landowners and incentives for sustainable practices
• Develop news letter articles for rural regional newspapers
• Work within a small but dedicated and busy non-profit at the forefront of small landowner ecosystem services issues
• Learn more about Forest Stewardship Council certification and carbon offsets
This part time winter/spring internship (~10 hrs/week) will have flexible hours and location (within Western WA as some time will be required at the main office in Port Townsend). A small stipend and travel expenses will be provided. To apply send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to: Stewart Matthiesen (stewart@nnrg.org). For further information contact Stewart Matthiesen, NNRG Development Director and Policy Analyst, at 360-379-9421 x4. For more information on NNRG visit www.nnrg.org. Application deadline: November 27th, 2009
NNRG’s policy is to employ qualified individuals of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on: Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, veterans status or unfavorable military discharge, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other protected group status.
- Location: Port Townsend, WA
- This is a part-time job.
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