Communications Intern The Tuolumne River Trust SF

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Communications Intern www.toulumne.org
The Tuolumne River Trust has an opening for a Communications Intern for the fall semester. Working with the Advancement Associate and Executive Director, this individual will assist with media organization, member communications, database management, marketing and organizational advancement. This is a great opportunity to join a motivated team working to take an organization to the next level and to gain valuable experience in the non-profit environmental field.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Media organization including image gallery creation and management for the Trust’s library of images and photos and management of the Trust’s media hits.
2. Member communications including drafting letters, developing web and newsletter content, and assembling and processing mailings.
3. Database management assistance including data entry and updating files.
4. Grassroots organizing, marketing and fundraising assistance including preparing and distributing flyers to local businesses.
Desired Qualifications
1. High school diploma; working towards career in the environmental, communications, public relations or other related field.
2. Demonstrated work and/or volunteer experience.
3. Strong computer and organizational skills, well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task.
4. Pleasant demeanor, positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. An interest in rivers and an environmental ethic.
6. Experience with database management and/or grassroots fundraising a plus!
Additional Information
This is a part-time, unpaid internship; 1 – 2 days per week reporting to the Advancement Associate for the duration of the fall semester. The Communications Internship is based in the Trust’s San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent potential for professional growth and accomplishment. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse staff.
To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume, 1-page writing sample and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading "Communications Intern" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please. For more information, visit: www.tuolumne.org.
Tuolumne River Trust Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, 8 employees, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. We expanded our scope in 1995 to include the lower reaches of the Tuolumne by playing a major role in winning higher river flows for wild salmon runs and pursuing several floodplain restoration projects. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) on-the-ground restoration of fisheries and riparian habitat along the Tuolumne near Modesto, b) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, c) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, d) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and e) building public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.