Climate Communications & Outreach Intern (Work-Study)

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a Climate Engagement Intern (Work Study Only) in Pittsburgh, PA, to support communications, content creation, and outreach for the Climate Toolkit and Youth Climate Advocacy Committee.

Under supervision, you will write blog posts, manage social media, organize webinars, and collaborate with partner institutions while gaining experience in environmental communications and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Someone with interests in sustainability, communications, writing, climate & environment, marketing, or related fields.
• Must have a Federal Work Study award.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Communications team on Climate Toolkit, YCAC, and EcoLeader Academy projects.
• Attend meetings with institutions on sustainability plans and Climate Toolkit partnerships.
• Write and edit blog posts for the Climate Toolkit.
• Assist with organizing webinars and coordinating speaker outreach.
• Brainstorm content ideas and learn the website CMS.
• Find resources for the Climate Toolkit Resource Library.
• Write blog posts about Youth Climate Advocacy Committee and EcoLeader Academy.
• Maintain the YCAC Instagram account with engaging posts.
• Assist with outreach to potential speakers for the YCAC year.
• Publish new information on LinkedIn and newsletters.

Skills

Sustainability interest

Communications/writing

Education

Federal Work-Study eligibility

Job description

Chatham University is seeking a Climate Engagement Intern (Work Study Only) in Pittsburgh, PA, to support communications, content creation, and outreach for the Climate Toolkit and Youth Climate Advocacy Committee.

Under supervision, you will write blog posts, manage social media, organize webinars, and collaborate with partner institutions while gaining experience in environmental communications and community engagement.