Digital Design & Social Media Intern

Organization:

Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Site Supervisor: Charlotte Cisneros

Organization Address:

PO Box 702, Houston Texas 77001

Organization Description:

Since its founding in 1971, CEC has worked diligently towards its mission to foster dialogue, education, and collaboration on environmental issues in the Houston/Gulf Coast Region. CEC is proud to represent a diverse alliance of approximately 150 member organizations and individuals – a group which includes nonprofit organizations, governmental bodies, concerned community members, activists, and more – and is the only local organization that seeks to connect the entire environmental community within the Greater Houston Area.

Primary Function:

The intern will work with the Executive Director to create communications deliverables and social media posts to represent the CEC. Flexible. The position is remote, but good communication must be maintained with the Executive Director. General office hours are between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional opportunities to work evenings and weekends may be available. Intern will work approximately 10-15 hours a week when school is in session.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Creation of flyers and graphics for upcoming events

  • Posting of weekly member spotlights and event related graphics

  • Checking and responding to social media messaging

  • Other relevant duties as assigned

Preferred qualifications:

  • Excellent organizational, writing, and proofreading skills

  • Strong research, oral, and written communication skills

  • Computer and internet skills, preferably including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva; social media and web publishing apps such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Wordpress

  • Strong work ethic and professional demeanor in person, by email, and phone

  • Ability to successfully interact with a variety of internal and external individuals, including CEC staff, board members, representatives of member organizations, and potential donors

Number of available positions: 2

Hours expected to work each week: 15