General Job Description
This intern will be a part of the Communications Department, working in support of one or more projects and campaigns. This body of work includes assisting with web, print, audio, video research, writing, and production. Successful applicant will be able to work simultaneously on multiple projects, be experienced with working on deadlines, and have ability to work collaboratively with two or more departments and multiple team members. Interest in environmental journalism and web skills considered a plus for this position.
The intern may have the opportunity to represent PAN North America at local tabling events or may be asked to communicate with PAN affiliate organizations on behalf of the program or campaign in which s/he is involved.Links to More Information on this Project
PAN North America home page: www.panna.org (check out PANUPS and PAN’s new magazine)
PAN North America news room: http://panna.org/newsroomResponsibilities
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Conduct research and write on various topics related to PAN work, including work with media contacts, fact checking and editing.
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Create documents for and assist with web production.
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Assist with logging and maintaining PAN image and audio library.
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Assist with maintaining hard copy print media hits.
Qualifications
Required
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong interest in public information outreach to large audience
- Ability to work both independently as well as in an active group
- Ability to keep work organized for efficient use by future interns and staff
- Experience working in fast-paced team environment
- Experience in journalism
- Editing and documentation skills
- Web production skills
- Audio and video production skills
- Research experience, especially in scientific literature
Benefits
There is no stipend associated with intern positions at PAN; however, we do reimburse any local commuting costs. Benefits include:
- Excellent springboard for those seeking career in environmental journalism or professional advocacy communications work
- Strengthened research and production skills
- Connections to individuals within the field
- Increased understanding of pesticide, sustainable agriculture, environmental science, social justice and international development issues
- Experience in an established non-profit structure
- Increased understanding of effective routes to progressive reform
Time requirement: A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required.
Location: The PAN office in San Francisco, less than one block from the Powell Street BART station.
Supervisor: Steve Scholl-Buckwald, Communications Director
School Credit: We do not require school credit.
How to Apply: Submit the following to intern_coordinator@panna.org:
- A cover letter indicating that you wish to apply for the Communications Intern position. Include why you want to work with PAN and what experience/skills you hope to gain, your available dates, and number of hours per week you wish to work. Please also include where you learned of the position
- A current resume highlighting your experience and/or coursework relevant to the position
- A brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
- Contact information for two references (name, phone, e-mail, relationship)
The Organization: Pesticide Action Network has worked to replace pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives since 1982. PANNA is one of five regional facilitating organizations serving a global network of more than 600 civil society groups in over 90 countries who share these goals. In North America, we link over 195 affiliated health, consumer, labor, environment, progressive agriculture and public interest groups in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. with thousands supporters worldwide to promote healthier, more effective pest management through research and analysis, policy development, public education, media outreach, demonstrations of alternatives and local, national and international advocacy campaigns. PANNA’s San Francisco office has 22-25 staff. We maintain two primary Web sites and related specialized sites and online services. For more information see www.panna.org.