Communications Internship

Communications Internship
Greenbelt Alliance seeks a motivated individual to provide communications support for our campaigns for open space protection and better city planning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The position requires a 2-4 days/week commitment for at least three months (six month commitment preferred). Working hours are flexible, but most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.

Greenbelt Alliance
By 2035, the Bay Area will grow by two million people. This growth could make the Bay Area a better place to live, or it could hurt the region. Will people be able to find homes they can afford? Will they be able to walk or bike to work? Will natural areas and working farms continue to provide clean air, clean water, and fresh food? Greenbelt Alliance's Grow Smart Bay Area vision and research shows that by directing growth to existing cities and towns, protecting the region's natural areas and working farms, and making sure this growth happens in an equitable way that benefits everyone, the Bay Area will remain a great place to live.

Greenbelt Alliance is engaged in multiple land-use planning campaigns to carry out the Grow Smart Bay Area vision. Examples include:
Stopping sprawl in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods along El Camino Real in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Monitoring Plan Bay Area, the planning process to develop a regional blueprint for growth over the next 25 years.

Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will assist the Communications team in the following ways:
Adding blog posts and media coverage to website
Tracking media coverage
Updating social networks such as Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Writing stories and taking photos for our blog, email newsletters, and print newsletter.

The Communications Intern will report to the Communications Associate.

Commitment
This position requires a 2 to 4 day a week commitment for at least three months starting immediately; a six-month commitment is strongly preferred. Interns are expected to adhere to a regular schedule, but working hours are flexible and interns can generally choose their schedule. Most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays in the Greenbelt Alliance main office in downtown San Francisco. This location is BART and MUNI accessible and public transportation is encouraged.

Talents/Skills desired
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a candidate with strong writing skills, familiarity with WordPress, and a passion for social networking. Experience with html, photography and/or video production is a plus. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits
The position is unpaid. Travel reimbursement is available for interns working more than 30 hours a week who can demonstrate financial need.

This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about advocacy work while developing a network of contacts and references in the nonprofit field. When applying for future jobs, interns will be able to point to tangible results from their work.

About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area's advocate for open spaces and vibrant places. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability of our cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 million acres of farmlands, parks, watersheds and other open space. We are also a leading advocate for the creation of livable communities: walkable neighborhoods near transit, shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.

With a committed staff of 20-plus, there is strong team spirit and sense of fun at our organization. We are headquartered in San Francisco with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Walnut Creek. Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people of all sexual orientation, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Alex Chen, Communications Associate, at achen@greenbelt.org. Please include the date you would be available to start.

Applications will be evaluated as they arrive; the position is open until filled.