Part-time Communications and PR Internship (Winter) Job at Closed Loop Partners,

Position: Part-Time Communications & PR Intern

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 3 months (January 2025 start)

Salary Range: $30/hour

Commensurate with experience

Closed Loop Partners

Closed Loop Partners is at the forefront of building the circular economy. The company is comprised of three key business segments. Closed Loop Capital Management manages venture capital, buyout and catalytic private credit investment strategies on behalf of global corporations, financial institutions and family offices. The Center for the Circular Economy unites competitors and partners to tackle complex material challenges and implement systemic change to advance circularity. Circular Services employs innovative technology within reuse, recycling, remanufacturing and re-commerce solutions to improve regional economic and environmental outcomes, and build resilient systems that keep food & organics, textiles, electronics, packaging and more, in circulation and out of landfill or the natural environment.

Closed Loop Partners is based in New York City and is a registered B Corp. For more information, please visit www.closedlooppartners.com.

Role

The communications intern will support Closed Loop Partners' communications team with day-to-day operations, collaborating on daily tasks, monthly reporting and larger strategic goals, including education on the circular economy and partnership building increasing. This includes diverse responsibilities, with opportunities to work in media relations, digital content creation, social media strategy, writing and website development.

This position offers hands-on experience with an established leader dedicated to using our platform to advance the transition to the circular economy.

This is a part-time role, for approximately 15 hours per week across 3 months, with flexibility to adjust based on needs and schedule.

This is an in-person internship in our office in midtown Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and working with the Director of Communications at Closed Loop Partners
• Draft media advisories and press releases; develop targeted media lists and distribution plans; distribute press materials
• Build media relationships; track media coverage and media targets
• Coordinate and execute on strategies to increase audience engagement across multiple channels
• Plan and write materials, including blogs, social media, email communications, newsletters, and messaging documents
• Post, monitor and report on digital platforms, including social media, website and e-newsletter
• Pull monthly performance metrics across channels
• Conduct research on and fact-check a wide range of print and digital content
• Collaborate and consult on all graphic design needs including website, infographics, decks, event invites and reports
• Support planning for execute stakeholder workshops, roundtables and events
• Communicate with vendors and freelancers to ensure timely and accurate issuing of contracts, invoices, and payments
• Participate in special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, communications and other related fields; at least 1 year of experience within the relevant fields of public relations, communications, sustainability or related sectors
• Interest in sustainability, the circular economy and recycling
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and thoroughness
• Strong critical and analytical skills
• Strong skills in social media, digital platforms and current trends
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with email service providers (HubSpot, etc.) a plus
• Familiarity with media contact databases (Cision, etc.) a plus
• Familiarity with data analytics platforms (Google Analytics, etc.) a plus
• A dynamic, enthusiastic individual who can take both initiative and direction
• A team player who enjoys collaboration

At Closed Loop Partners, we are committed to our values:

PASSION. This is our livelihood

Failure is a daily occurrence. SUCCESS is our journey

BELIEVE in our vision

INTUITION. Follow it

HARD WORK

RESPECT our team

HONOR our clients and partners

Closed Loop Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

You must have US Work Authorization in order to be considered for any open Closed Loop Partners position.