- Student or recent graduate in communications, journalism, business, planning, architecture, or related fields
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Event planning experience, or willingness to take on planning some of our events
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative
- Great interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Social media knowledge and experience
- Graphic design experience is a plus, but not required.
- Edit and proofread new content for the website and emails to our thousands of supporters
- Help organize and implement our popular Walking Tours and Forums program and other educational events
- Provide general staff support by monitoring and compiling press clips and organizing our digital library
- Conduct media outreach and make pitch calls as needed
- Assist with other projects that come along
Communications and Organizational Development Intern - Summer 2012
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit grassroots organizing, communications, and organizational development? Are you passionate about smart growth ideas and helping to advance them in Washington D.C.? The Coalition for Smarter Growth is looking for a Communications and Organizational Development Intern to start in June 2012.
Qualifications
This internship is ideal for anyone interested in working with a dynamic, passionate team, getting exposure to the workings of a nonprofit, and gaining practical work experience. The internship comprises activities in several areas, from online communications to fundraising to educational programs. The intern will support staff in whatever areas needed and be ready to help with projects as they come up.
The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in meetings with Coalition partners as well as be part of strategic planning discussions.
Sample Tasks
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs (at) smartergrowth.net. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we recommend applying early.
About CSG
The Coalition for Smarter Growth addresses the Washington D.C. region's key issues of where and how to grow. Our mission is to ensure that transportation and development decisions are made with genuine community participation and allow the region to accommodate growth while revitalizing communities, providing more housing and travel choices, and conserving our natural and historic areas.
The Coalition was founded as, and remains, the central coordinating agent and voice of smart growth in Metropolitan Washington. Our goals include: focusing investment in towns and around transit stations; increasing transportation and housing choices; and ensuring vibrant neighborhood open space, agricultural lands and natural areas.
