Fall Communications Intern

Job Description:

Fall Communications Intern

Job Description: Communications Intern (Part-Time, Unpaid)
Position Title: Communications Intern
Location: Flexible (no location preference)
Reports to: Communications Manager

About Anthropocene Alliance:

Anthropocene Alliance (A2) is the nation’s largest coalition of frontline communities fighting for climate and environmental justice. We work with over 400 member communities across the U.S. to support grassroots leaders addressing pollution, climate change, and systemic environmental inequities.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated, passionate Communications Intern to support our communications team. Interns will gain hands-on experience in grassroots communications, storytelling, digital outreach, and media relations while helping amplify frontline leaders' voices and campaigns. We are happy to work with colleges and universities to arrange for the internship to count as academic credit, if applicable.

Benefits:

• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals and movement leaders
• Skills-building in advocacy messaging, digital media, and campaign communications
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful, on-the-ground environmental justice campaigns
• Flexible schedule with remote work options

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, writing, and managing e-blasts, e-newsletters, and other outreach materials 
  (including social media posts and press releases)
• Help maintain A2’s social media presence through daily monitoring, posting, scheduling, reporting, and contributing to campaign content
• Monitor and summarize news and media coverage related to A2 campaigns and frontline issues
• Conduct research on environmental justice narratives, messaging strategies, and community 
  stories
• Develop communication tools and resources for member groups (e.g., messaging guides, social media toolkits)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in climate justice, environmental justice, communications, and/or grassroots storytelling
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in media communications, including social media
• Self-starter with strong time management, creativity, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency with social media tools and platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Computer literacy (preference given to those with proficiency in Canva, video editing, and graphic design)
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Airtable, or other digital organizing tools
• Experience with or connection to frontline communities strongly encouraged

Send your resume, cover letter, and any examples of past work you would like to share.