Climate Communications Extern (Work-Study)

Chatham; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Climate Engagement Extern (Work Study Only) to support communications for the Climate Toolkit and Youth Climate Advocacy Committee. You will help create blog content, manage social media, and assist with outreach under supervision.

This role provides hands-on experience with a collaborative communications team focused on environmental initiatives and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability, communications, writing, climate & environment, marketing

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Communications team on projects including but not limited to: The Climate Toolkit, YCAC and EcoLeader Academy
• Attend meetings with institutions who want to discuss their sustainability plans or sign up for the Climate Toolkit
• Write and edit blog posts for the Climate Toolkit
• Assist with organizing webinars and coordinating speaker logistics
• Brainstorm content and learn the website CMS
• Find resources for the Climate Toolkit Resource Library
• Write blogs about YCAC and EcoLeader Academy
• Maintain the YCAC Instagram account and post content
• Assist with outreach to potential speakers for the next year
• Write and share information on LinkedIn and newsletters

Skills

Sustainability

Communications

Writing

Climate & Environment

Marketing

Job description

Chatham University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Climate Engagement Extern (Work Study Only) to support communications for the Climate Toolkit and Youth Climate Advocacy Committee. You will help create blog content, manage social media, and assist with outreach under supervision.

This role provides hands-on experience with a collaborative communications team focused on environmental initiatives and community engagement.