Communications Fellow

NWF • Annapolis, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is hiring a Communications Fellow to provide communications support to the Choose Clean Water Coalition, a Chesapeake Bay restoration community coalition for which NWF serves as fiscal and staffing agent. Reporting to the Coalition’s Communications Director, the Fellow will contribute to communications, outreach, marketing, and strategic campaigns. The role offers experience in nonprofit communications and marketing, professional development, connections with more than 325 nonprofit member organizations, and opportunities to build a portfolio of work.

This is a paid, full-time fellowship based in NWF’s Annapolis, Maryland office. The position is hybrid, with the employee required to work in the Annapolis office 1–2 days per month. The role is 40 hours per week for eleven months, with a flexible schedule to accommodate a class schedule. Travel of up to two days per month throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed is required.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including strong copy-editing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with social media platforms and knowledge of social media trends.
• Photography and videography skills and experience.
• Strong time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate positions and build public awareness.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad base of groups and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to NWF’s mission and values, including collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
• Motivation by equity and responsibility to people who are most marginalized; empathy and strong social skills; commitment to environmental justice; receptiveness to feedback and guidance; and dedication to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and encouraging equity among partners and allies.
• Ability to work in the Annapolis office 1–2 days per month and travel up to two days per month throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Nice To Haves

• Technical skills related to filming and editing.
• Experience with software for design and web publishing.
• Experience in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Passion for environmental protection and knowledge of threats to clean water.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Coalition’s social media platforms in accordance with its social media strategy.
• Direct the creation and distribution of monthly e-newsletters to Coalition members and partners.
• Manage production and execution of the Coalition’s store product development and marketing.
• Help update and manage the Coalition website.
• Write stories for the Coalition’s blog and direct its content calendar.
• Assist with producing videos and other digital media supporting Coalition policy priorities and strategic communications campaigns.
• Assist with capturing photographs and video at Coalition and partner events.
• Support the creation of communications resources to improve Coalition member organizations’ communications capacity.
• Assist in developing resources for the Coalition’s strategic communications campaigns.
• Provide marketing and event support for the Choose Clean Water Conference.
• Provide additional support as needed to Coalition workgroups, the Coalition Director, Policy Manager, and Partnerships and Outreach Specialist.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work environment and a schedule that can accommodate a class schedule.
• NWF is willing to work with the applicant to obtain relevant college or university credits, such as directed independent study or internship credit hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed