Social Media Intern Job at California Environmental Voters in Oakland

Job Type

Internship

Description

Wage: A competitive hourly rate of $18

Department: Communications Department

Reports To: Senior Social Media Manager

Position Location: California, Flexible

Work Schedule: Four Day Work Week: Two (2) days in office, two (2) days remote. However, there may be certain circumstances, like pressing deadlines or peak business periods, where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a five-day work week.

Vaccine Policy: We require all staff to be fully vaccinated

Highly respected organizations, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), and EnviroVoters Education Fund are excited to launch a search for a Social Media Intern to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team!

We are looking for candidates with a track record of successfully creating engaging and educational copy and content, building emails and web pages, and providing overall digital and technical support to the team. The ideal candidate will be ready to come up with creative ways to achieve the organization's communications goals and eager to jump in and get the job done.

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that's needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

EnviroVoters Education Fund, EnviroVoters's 501(c)3 sister organization, works through programs focused on voter engagement and mobilization, issue advocacy, legislative accountability, and research and opinion polling to provide the public, policymakers, and environmental advocates with the resources they need to make California's air, water and natural resources cleaner and greener through the democratic process. For more information, please visit www.envirovotersedfund.org .

The work of EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Social Media Intern will support the Social Media Manager in the maintenance and strategic growth of EnviroVoters' social media channels. The Social Media Intern's primary responsibility is to assist in producing content and engaging with our online community. This role is designed to mirror our mission of building power across California by strengthening our social media presence and relations with like-minded community-based organizations, legislators, and activists across multiple platforms.

The Social Media Intern will work cohesively with the Social Media Manager, and in tandem with the Communications team to advocate for climate solutions and action. If you are looking for an exciting workplace that is in the business of changing hearts and minds to mobilize for climate action, please look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in producing graphics and copy for organic and paid media that supports our legislative advocacy and education work, engaging with followers across multiple platforms, and upholding brand standards and image.
• Filming current social media trends and outreaching to climate justice/environmental influencers for organic and paid collaborations (TikTok, Instagram).
• Maintaining and tracking our content on our social media management platform to ensure all content is tagged for grant-deliverable purposes.
• Assist with intentional engagement with mutual followers, partner organizations, legislators, etc. on all social platforms to assist with organic growth.
• Assist with direct engagement with members of Congress, elected officials, and active staff accounts to increase engagement
• Support the production of social media campaigns that promote voter engagement, issue advocacy, legislative accountability, and research through script writing, filming, production, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

MUST HAVES

To be successful in this job, you must possess the following qualities and experience:

• You have experience with operating and maintaining social media platforms and each of their unique features (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• You have experience with digital content creation and editing software (Canva, CapCut, PicsArt, etc.).
• You have successfully produced, edited, and developed graphics and photos (videos are a plus).
• A willingness to learn new social media management software (Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.)
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects and competing priorities. You have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to deliver quality work while managing multiple projects.
• You are highly responsive and communicative.
• You are curious and enjoy analytics to help drive content creation forward on all social platforms. Ability to work remotely and collaboratively with a team.
• Committed to staying on top of social media trends and developments.
• You're passionate about fighting climate change and recognize that Black, Indigenous, and all people of color have been bearing the biggest burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. You are committed to building resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and creating a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

If you were here right now, you would be:

• Creating content that engages EnviroVoters following via graphics, stories, quizzes, and polls
• Brainstorming content ideas to tell the stories of our organization and programs, as well as individuals and communities who are affected by climate change, thriving in the clean energy economy, confronting environmental injustices, overcoming barriers to voting, leading the fight for healthier communities, and more.
• Work with Sr. Social Media Manager to create a pipeline of influencers/content creators to launch a creator program straddling campaign and content.
• Work with the organizing team to create a pipeline of micro influencers
• Creating social media graphics on green infrastructure, electrification, and any educational content aligned with our mission.
• Engaging with our targeted influencers, partner organizations, and climate allies to foster a stronger relationship with each entity.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through our careers portal - in case you need it, here is the link . Please note that a cover letter and resume must be provided for consideration and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you! Thank you for your interest in EnviroVoters!

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

Don't meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

Salary Description

$18.00