We're looking for a Temporary Communications Associate to work with us (from April through August) on our social media strategy and to help us develop and manage this summer's Climate Corps project. Apply by March 23!
Job Description
The Associate will join a fast-paced, dynamic, nationwide team in EDF’s Corporate Partnerships and Marketing Communications programs to assist in 1) conceiving and implementing a growth plan for EDF’s established Innovation Exchange social media presence and 2) managing communications activities for Climate Corps, an innovative summer fellowship program that places talented students in leading companies to develop actionable energy efficiency plans. The Associate will be responsible for a wide range of communications and project management activities including participating in online communities; finding, developing and managing stories and videos for the Innovation blog; conducting blogger research and outreach; engaging with and maintaining internal information tracking systems for our program’s 50+ fellows and companies; performing research and analysis related to energy efficiency in buildings; and contributing to the strategic planning for the future of Climate Corps and EDF’s broader social media presence.
This position will require a high degree of relationship management, involving coordination between EDF’s program staff, internal marketing and communications team, the Climate Corps fellows and host company contacts to ensure timely and well-vetted content.
Job Significance: Improving energy efficiency in buildings is the single most cost-effective way to combat global warming. EDF developed Climate Corps to overcome organizational barriers hindering the adoption of energy efficiency investments. The Summer Associate will be critical to helping EDF make the business case for energy efficiency and increase the awareness of the program in the media.
For general information about working at EDF, please view EDF’s Internship Guidelines.
Qualifications
• Familiarity with a wide range of social media tools, including forums, blogs, podcasts, video and Twitter
• MBA candidate (preferred)
• Familiarity with corporate sustainability issues (preferred)
• Demonstrated professionalism in speaking with company managers and/or directors
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Project management and cross-functional experience preferred
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
• Experience writing for publications and/or blogs a plus
To Apply
Application deadline: March 23, 2010. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – PLEASE APPLY PROMPTLY. E-mail cover letter and resume to Ms. Julie Stofer at [email protected]. Please send the cover letter and resume as separate attachments, labeled as follows: EDF-Communications-[your last name]-Cover and EDF-Communications-[your last name]-Resume. In your cover letter, highlight aspects of your experience that are relevant for this job, including volunteer service, and explain why you are interested in working with this organization. AA/EOE.