Appalachian Voices is seeking a Digital Communications & Outreach Intern to support their Communications and Outreach Teams in bringing people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy.
Requirements
- Knowledge in basic graphics and communications software, including the Adobe Creative suite, Canva or similar software.
- Familiarity with popular social media platforms.
- Familiarity with and/or the ability to quickly learn online photo management system (Filecamp).
- Familiarity with basic video production is preferred.
- Basic writing and editing proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Creating graphics for use in email, social media, and on the website.
- Photo curation and selection using an online photo management tool.
- Using existing brand templates in Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
- Creation of short video, reels, and slide show posts for social media.
- Coordinate outreach opportunities, to include but not limited to, submitting applications to participate in events; recruiting volunteers to assist with events; ordering merchandise for events; and researching new outreach opportunities.
- Assist with receiving, scanning and recording the mail and/or donations that come into the Boone office.
Other
- Commitment to promoting environmental progress and a just energy transition in Appalachia.
- Excellent sense of composition and design.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well with a fast-paced team.
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with others to coordinate volunteers and plan and run events.
- Willingness to engage with and educate the public both in-person and online.
