Summer Communications Intern (NMCorps)
About The Position
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corpsmembers discover their potential for healthy, productive lives. The Summer Communications Intern will play a supportive role in advancing RMYC’s outreach and storytelling efforts while continuing to develop professional skills. This office and field based position will support the Development Director and work in collaboration with RMYC Conservation staff to highlight the impact of RMYC conservation crews across central and northern New Mexico. This individual will not serve in a supervisory role but will contribute to organizational communications by assisting with newsletter development and showcasing summer project work. The Summer Communications Intern occupies a unique role that allows for development of professional communication skills, exposure to nonprofit conservation operations, and the opportunity to contribute to mission-driven storytelling. For the right individual, this position serves as a pathway toward future opportunities in communications, nonprofit work, or marketing.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age as of first date of employment
- US Citizen or Legal Resident
- Able to complete entire length of service term
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage time and deadlines
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
- Interest in communications, marketing, writing, or nonprofit work
- Legal and insurable Driver’s License and ability to drive RMYC program vehicles to access project sites.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
- Comfortable spending full days outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Enjoy working with young people, conservation crews, and diverse communities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with writing, social media, or digital content creation
- Familiarity with basic design or content tools (e.g., Canva, Google Suite, iMovie)
- Interest in conservation, communications, outdoor work, or youth development
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing RMYC’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), aiming for 3-5 posts per week.
- Travel to project sites to capture photos, videos, interviews, and stories from crews working across New Mexico.
- Camp overnight with crews in remote backcountry locations as needed to document multi-day projects.
- Help create simple graphics, captions, reels, and other digital content using Canva or similar tools.
- Support drafting distributing RMYC’s monthly e-newsletter.
- Model professionalism and support RMYC’s mission through clear and effective communication
Benefits
- $1493.60 biweekly stipend ($18.67/hr equivalent over 80 hours/pay period)
- $1,956.35 upon completion of 450-hour service term
- Sick leave provided by ServeNM
- Mentorship from the Development Director and RMYC Conservation Staff
- Opportunities to build communication and professional skills through newsletter development and storytelling
- Training in nonprofit communications, digital content organization, and professional communication
- Exposure to conservation, public lands stewardship, and youth development work
- Opportunities to build a professional portfolio of written and visual content
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
