Communications Intern at American… · Washington

Company Description

The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) is a nonprofit membership organization providing education, awareness, advocacy and communications to build capacity and knowledge of environmental LCA. ACLCA membership consists of industry, academia, government, consulting, and NGOs.

Job Description

Responsibilities: • Update and maintain ACLCA’s social media presence, including scheduling Facebook updates • Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletter • Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories • Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by ACLCA • Update the ACLCA website when needed • Reach out to the organizations, general public and sponsors with the message about ACLCA's mission • Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications

Qualifications

Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space • Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations) • Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus • Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe • An effective communicator, both written and oral • Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts • Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines • Enthusiasm for the mission of ACLCA

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.