Job description
Job Title: Florida Endangered Species Social Media Intern
Department: Florida Chapter
Location: Remote in Florida
Reports to: Senior Organizing Manager
Duration: Up to 20 hours per week for 4 months
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: The Sierra Club Florida Chapter is made up of volunteer leaders and civic activists representing over 32,000 members. Our mission is to enjoy, explore, and protect the natural and threatened places in Florida, to teach others to understand and respect the fragile environment in which we live, and to support equal environmental justice for all. Across the state, there are 17 groups that tackle local environmental issues head-on. The intern will work with Sierra Club Florida’s Communications Director to amplify Sierra Club Florida’s movement building and educational communications with the goal of increasing grassroots mobilization at both the local and state level.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
- Collection of materials (videos, photos, graphics, etc.) for social media use
- Creation of digital communication materials, including but not limited to graphics, videos, templates, and other multimedia content
- Drafting social media posts
- Monitoring social media trends and brainstorming content ideas
- Providing social media support and guidance to SCFL volunteers
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Graphic and video design skills (i.e. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.) and best practices
Research skills
Experience, or a strong interest in, environmental protection and grassroots organizing
Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and video conferencing
Good time-management skills
Commitment to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
See mistakes as opportunities for growth, problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. Carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, and a sense of humor.
If available, design/portfolio samples would be appreciated.
Intern must be at least 18 years of age.
$18 - $18 an hour
Compensation
The compensation for this position is $18/hour.
This is a category 99, non-exempt, non-represented, temporary position.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.
To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.
We are accepting applications until June 15, 2025.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
