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Location: Maynard, Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: April 08
Description
| Lecture Organizer Intern | ||||
| Employer: | Earthwatch Institute | Function: | Lecture Organizer Intern | |
| Job type: | Internship | Country: | United States | |
| Industry: | Nonprofit | |||
| Job Title: PR and Marketing Intern – Lecture series Reports to: Program Manager – Sustainability Department: Marketing and Program Position: Part-time internship; approx 10 hrs/mo for one year Salary: Unpaid; however, we do have an attractive Intern Recognition Program. Interns receive certificates to be used towards a qualified Earthwatch expedition, an exciting opportunity to participate in important field research projects. Closing date: Rolling application process Earthwatch Institute is an international, non-profit organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. We currently have a staff of 60. An Earthwatch internship will allow you to gain valuable work experience, build your skill set, broaden your work experience, and profit from networking opportunities. Get an insiders view as to how the day-to-day business of a non-profit organization differs from the corporate world. Interns are treated as regular staff members; you will go through an orientation program, receive a written job description, be assigned a mentor, and will be invited to participate in all Earthwatch related activities from guest lectures to social events. Interns fill a vital role in our organizational structure and we will treat you accordingly. Responsibilities: The Lecture Series intern will organize, advertize and run Earthwatch Institute’s Lunchtime Safaris lecture series. The lectures take place once a month at lunchtime and cover a range of topics from reports on Earthwatch expeditions to local research on climate change. Duties include: • Reserving the auditorium for the lectures • Researching potential speakers and requesting their participation • Creating posters and marketing materials • Advertizing the lectures well in advance • Setting up/taking down marketing and educational material before/after the lecture • Posting signs and directions to the auditorium • Monitoring attendance. • Introducing the speaker, keeping track of time during the lecture and helping facilitate a Q&A session SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Experience organizing and advertizing events. • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher as well as web research. • Excellent writing skills. • Strong ability to handle details and to maintain organization. • Interest in Sustainability, Non-profit organizations, etc. • Articulate and confident in communications. • A commitment to the Earthwatch mission. • Minimum time commitment of 10 hours per month for one year – including before and during the lectures. Due to the size of the program and limited time and financial resources, I am only able to accept Massachusetts based applicants into the program, or those with a confirmed place to stay within commuting distance to Maynard, MA. Applicants must currently be eligible to work in the United States. Ad provided by Idealist.org |
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