Communications Intern

SUMMARY

NextGen America is currently seeking a full-time communications intern to work in our San Francisco office for summer 2018, with the possibility of an extension into late 2018.

College seniors or recent graduates with political campaign experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT

• Paid: an intern will receive a stipend to support living expenses
• Location: an intern will work out of the NGA headquarters in San Francisco's Financial District
• Training and Development: an intern will work with leaders with years of experience in the climate movement and national and state politics
• Education: an intern can attend special lectures from various experts on climate issues, sustainability, and progressive political topics

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with core day-to-day activities of the Communications team
• Assist with monitoring news stories and social media
• Assist with researching, creating, and maintaining a targeted press list
• Assist with drafting and editing press materials
• Conduct necessary research
• Provide fact-checking and copyediting support to members of Press Team and Digital Team
• Perform administrative support and duties as needed

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• Current seniors at accredited universities and colleges or recent college graduates
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications
• Passion for taking political action to fight climate change, transition our country to clean energy, and stand up for progressive values and causes
• Strong desire to obtain new skills and exposure to working in a professional environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Creative and flexible
• Excellent team player

COMPENSATION:

Interns are independent contractors to NextGen America and NextGen America offers a stipend which is commensurate with the number of hours committed to the fellowship program. Interns are required to commit to 40 hours per week through 2018 summer internship.

ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:

NextGen America acts politically to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity, and protect the fundamental rights of every American.

Since our founding as NextGen Climate in 2013, we’ve worked to fight climate change by advancing the transition to a clean energy economy. We’ve supported candidates who support climate action. We’ve fought to halt the Keystone XL pipeline and registered more than 1 million voters nationwide.

Now, the same values that drive our work on climate are under unprecedented attack from all directions.

We’re proud to step up the fight for immigrant rights, affordable health care, prosperity, and equality.

NextGen America is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.