Communications and Graphic Design Intern

DURATION: 6 months to 1 year (if this internship is being completed for course credit, it can be completed in a shorter time period)

COMPANY: Southeastern Wind Coalition

The Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) is a non-profit coalition of industry, academia, partner NGOs, government, and utilities working to advance the land-based and offshore wind industry in the Southeastern U.S. We take a business-minded and economically focused approach to building the case for wind energy, including the wind supply chain. SEWC regularly convenes stakeholders across our 11-state footprint and leads or participates in strategically important initiatives and discussions to bring wind to the region. We are passionate about growing the wind industry in the Southeast. More information is available on our website at http://www.sewind.org

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Communications and Graphic Design Intern to join our team remotely. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, graphic design, and communications strategies within the nonprofit sector, specifically focused on wind energy. The intern is able to create their own schedule with flexible hours, but must be partly available during standard business hours (9am-5pm Eastern time). A time commitment of 10 hours per week is required, with the ability to work up to 15 hours if necessary.

The hourly rate for this position is $15/hr.

INTERNSHIP DUTIES:

The intern will primarily focus on social media engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Creating digital content via Canva, Vimeo, YouTube and other platforms in alignment with SEWC branding and voice
• Assisting with writing social media copy and posting content for SEWC platforms using Hootsuite
• Updating social media posting calendar
• Boosting social media content to reach target audiences
• Building out existing social media communications handbook
• Monitoring and reporting on social media performance
• Assisting with general communications and/or programmatic initiatives, including but not limited to newsletters, messaging toolkits, and ad hoc materials
• Keeping the website up to date by posting press releases, updating public resources, monitoring website function, and more
• Supporting the creation and formatting of the Annual Report
• Attending weekly staff calls
• Supporting the development and release of monthly & quarterly newsletters
• Publishing digital ads through Meta Business Suite and Google Ads services
• Monitoring social media dashboards and creating detailed monthly reports on social media KPI analytics
• Delivering a verbal presentation on the KPI report every month during staff calls
• Conducting research to inform content and communications strategy
• Utilizing a project management tool, Asana, our organizational project management tool, to effectively manage a variety of projects

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The internship is open to current students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communication studies, marketing, public relations, or related fields or recent graduates with a relevant degree in these fields

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Experience using content development tools such as Canva and YouTube
• Ability to manage and maintain social media resources, such as Hootsuite or SproutSocial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience writing short form content, such as blogs
• Proficient technical skills, including using the G-Suite workspace
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis and visualization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team in a remote environment
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and follow-through on tasks
• Self-starter mentality, demonstrating initiative on projects and daily tasks
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Interest in clean energy, environmental, or mission-driven work
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast moving remote environment

HOW TO APPLY:

Pitch yourself in 250 words or less in an email to hollye@sewind.org. Attach your resume and include “Communications and Graphic Design Intern” in the subject line. Applications are due by June 27, 2025.