Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: riobart.breen@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Executive/Office of Climate change
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Climate Change Communications Internship (ID: 108118) for Summer 2020
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: riobart.breen@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
Interns will be focused on climate change communications planning and implementation, which may include any of the following tasks: webpage updates; website design; development of infographics; media content development; climate communications content writing; social media content development; and directed climate change science, social science and communications research.
Internship positions require excellent computer (digital media), communication, writing, research, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently in an office setting. Students with backgrounds in communications, digital media, environmental studies, climate science, public policy, public administration or related fields are preferred. The Office of Climate Change is located in downtown Albany, and operates during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
Skills:
Digital media
Web development
Communication
Writing
Research
Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Environmental Conservation, Information Technology, Public Policy
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Public Administration