Communications Associate

Mid Hudson Energy Transition • Kingston, NY

6d • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Associate at Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET) will craft compelling social media content, support marketing efforts for major organizational milestones, and develop educational materials that translate complex energy concepts into accessible stories, supporting MHET's commitment to building public understanding and engagement around energy justice and energy democracy for frontline communities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and passion for clean energy, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, with a strong understanding of the importance of building a sustainable and equitable future.
• Strong graphic design skills and excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and compelling way through digital media.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion, with a focus on building the capacity of communities to lead their own energy transitions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• An individual currently attending or who attended a degree program at a college or university located in New York State within the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application.
• A current New York State resident attending or who attended a college or university outside of New York State within the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application. New York State residency, with proof of residency such as a rental agreement or utility bills, must have been established prior to the start of the internship.
• New York State residents who are members of a disadvantaged community and/or priority population.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Canva is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft social media content, including captions, graphics, and short-form video, that translates energy justice and energy democracy principles into accessible, compelling narratives, building public understanding of and support for MHET's mission.
• Develop a social media content calendar and collaborate with community members and partners to source stories and visuals that authentically reflect MHET's work advancing equitable, community-driven energy systems.
• Support marketing and promotional materials, such as invitations, digital promotion, signage, and program content, for MHET's inaugural fundraising gala on October 16, 2026, celebrating the organization's five-year journey advancing energy justice and energy democracy.
• Help document the gala and other MHET events through photos, video, and testimonials, and repurpose that content into ongoing storytelling assets that communicate MHET's impact to funders, partners, and the public.
• Support the creation of educational content, including infographics, presentations, and video, for online and print media that grounds technical and policy information in energy justice principles, serving as both funder deliverables and public education tools that advance MHET's mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree