Compensation: $16/hour
Supervisor: Scott Kitson, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Dates: Starting Summer 2022, 12 weeks
Location: Remote location reporting to our Washington, DC office
Hours: 20 hours/week (Monday – Thursday)
Green America's Green Business Network® is the first and most diverse network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses in the country. This internship works with some of the most cutting-edge, social enterprise businesses in the county. Comprised of 1,500 small to mid-size businesses, the Green Business Network is home to both rising social and eco enterprises and the most established green businesses around. We provide the tools, the information, and the consumer base to help businesses thrive in today's competitive green marketplace.
Responsibilities for the Green Business Network Intern may include:
- Researching and writing blog posts about emerging issues related to green businesses and social entrepreneurship.
- Assisting with production of print and online materials, such as newsletters, social media posts, website updates, and membership renewal invoices.
- Database maintenance, including updating addresses and other membership information.
- Membership services assistance, including helping certified members update or create their profiles on our GreenPages.org dorectpru.
- Outreach to prospective members.
- Participating in monthly Green Business Network department meetings.
In addition, this internship provides an inside look at how a nonprofit, green business association operates.
Qualifications:
- Available at least 20 hours/week.
- Strong eye for effective and eye-catching design.
- Detail oriented and effective problem-solver.
- Self-starter and willing to speak up and make recommendations to improve processes.
- Comfortable with multiple tasks and competing deadlines; ability to prioritize.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook).
- Experience with content management systems (preferred, but not required).
- Experience with constituent management systems (preferred, but not required).
Visit our website to learn more about the Green Business Network.
How to Apply:
If interested please send cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples to Scott Kitson at businessintern@greenamerica.org. No phone calls please.
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Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, citizenship status, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is strictly prohibited.
