East Bay Media Relations Intern
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East Bay Media Relations Intern |
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong interest
in media or public relations, communications, and/or environmental and land
use issues for an internship in our East Bay Office in Walnut Creek.
About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the Bay Area's leading land conservation and urban planning
nonprofit. Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area a better
place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability
of its cities and towns. Since 1958, we have been active across the nine-county
region protecting open space, opposing sprawl, and promoting smart growth. We
have helped save over 1.1 million acres of greenbelt and we're a leader in promoting
regional solutions to the problems of sprawl. Our East Bay Office is located
in Walnut Creek and focuses on land-use and public policy issues in Alameda
and Contra Costa County.
Responsibilities
The Media Relation Intern will assist the East Bay Field Representative in media-related
needs pertaining to Greenbelt Alliance's work in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
This will include assisting in the preparation of media releases and press conferences,
monitoring local media outlets for articles related to Greenbelt Alliance's
work, and maintaining a media database.
Commitment
This internship requires a 2 hour per week commitment, for a minimum of one
month. Working hours are flexible, but must be completed between 9am and 5pm
weekdays. Work takes place in the East Bay Office in Walnut Creek; this location
is BART accessible and metered street parking is available. This position is
unpaid.
Talents/Skills Wanted
The ideal candidate will have a background in media studies, communications,
or public relations. Interest or experience in environmental and land-use issues
is a plus. Interns must have strong attention to detail, excellent written and
oral communication skills, a good sense of humor, and a high level of responsibility.
Candidates must also be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Undergraduate
and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
This internship is an exciting opportunity to gain first-hand experience in
media relations in the non-profit sector. Interns will engage in substantive
work that will have a positive impact on the entire Bay Area. Interns will also
the opportunity learn about environmental and smart growth issues as well as
develop a network of contacts and references in the non-profit field.
To apply, please send a resumé and cover letter to:
Internship Application
Greenbelt Alliance
631 Howard Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105
or to volunteer@greenbelt.org.