Communications Intern

Internship Length Jan. - June 2027; part time, flexible schedule (between 12-16 hours a week, not to exceed 296 hours total). Pay $15 per hour. Interns Will Gain This role will give the intern experience in non-profit marketing, video filming and editing, working with members of the public, storytelling, and grant management. The intern may also have the occasional opportunity to engage in ecological or green infrastructure work if interested and time allows. Brief Description of Internship The Clinton River Watershed Council is seeking an intern to assist in the fulfillment of a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to raise awareness through video and audio storytelling of the importance of the Clean Water Act on the health of the Clinton River. The pilot project will allow CRWC to build a story station, develop a training, create marketing assets, and bring on an intern to assist in deploying the story station in each subwatershed of the Clinton to gather people’s stories, with a particular focus in Pontiac, Mt. Clemens, Warren, and Madison Heights. We will distribute stories across CRWC’s communications channels. The intern will participate in public storytelling training sessions, solicit and record audio and video stories about residents’ experiences with the Clinton River, and distribute these stories on CRWC’s communications channels including social media, email, and website. This work will involve attending community events to solicit and capture these stories. Qualifications/Skills Desired Interns must be 18 years or older and working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, media, marketing, film or a related field. Students from any accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Interns should have the ability to work independently and cooperatively. Candidates should have a working understanding of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Applicants with experience with audio visual equipment and editing/production tools will be given priority. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people in a respectful, kind, and engaging manner. Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, unless making the reasonable accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Ability to work in office and outdoor settings. Available to work occasional evenings or weekends, including attending community events across the watershed. Able to get to and from work and field sites reliably. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Clinton River Watershed Council is an equal opportunity employer. It makes its employment decisions on the basis of merit and does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, height, weight, national origin, disability, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class or status. About CRWC Located in Rochester Hills, MI and serving the entirety of the Clinton River watershed, the Clinton River Watershed Council’s mission is to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair for the benefit of communities, the environment, and our future. For over 53 years, CRWC has worked to improve watershed management practices alongside local municipalities, provide educational programming for communities and children of all ages, and work to restore and enhance the Clinton River to become a place folks want to work, live and play. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clinton River Watershed Council