Healthy Communities Communications Intern

About the Role

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences that form the foundation for any individual serious about pursuing an environmental career.

• Location: U.S. Remote with option to be hybrid out of an EDF office in San Francisco or Washington, DC.
• Term: Spring 2027
• Hours: Part-time (20hrs/week) or Full-time (35hr/week)
• Compensation: $18-20/hour

Overall Function

The intern will draft marketing and communications materials for EDF Health, specifically through Healthy Communities communications channels including Instagram and Twitter/X (@edf_health) and the EDF Health monthly newsletter. The intern will assist with media outreach tasks and research to ensure EDF’s Healthy Communities communications are reaching and resonating with relevant audiences. They will develop skills in translating complex environmental health, chemicals, and clean air policy issues into clear, compelling content for public audiences. They will also gain hands-on experience creating digital communications products, including social media content, newsletter copy, blog posts, and campaign messaging. The intern will report to the Communications Manager, Global Clean Air.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft content for social media, newsletters, blogs, collateral materials, reports, and other materials from published program deliverables and approved outlines.
• Audit EDF Health’s Sprout Social analytics and audience profiles to inform best practices.
• Update media lists to ensure outreach is up-to-date and reflective of the current media landscape.
• Monitor traditional and non-traditional media outlets for reporting, coverage, and opportunities.
• Assist with basic photo editing, video review, and collateral design.
• Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
• Canva
• Basic video and photo editing skills
• Wordpress (preferred)
• Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X (knowledge of social media and creative campaigns)
• Reels and other short-form video content (recommended)

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program with a focus on marketing, communications, journalism, environmental science, international affairs or development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in or working knowledge of public policy, public health, and advocacy, particularly air quality, chemicals, or climate change policy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially turning technical writing or analysis into stories for blogs, newsletters, and social media.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented.
• Excellent research skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to learn new software.