SPAWN Communications Intern

Turtle Island Restoration Network; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 950 - 1,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern housing

Academic credit available

Job summary

Turtle Island Restoration Network’s SPAWN Communications Intern position supports social media, press releases, webinars, and streamlined communications practices. The role offers hands-on experience in environmental protection communications, with potential for remote work for qualified candidates.

The internship runs July 15 through December 31, 2026, with a 30-hour week minimum and a $100 monthly stipend. Housing is available in West Marin, CA, and academic credit may be available.

Qualifications

• Proficient with PC or Mac and internet communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and organize oneself.
• Ability to project a positive image of the organization.
• Creative thinker with interest in developing new outreach methods.
• Strong interest in nature and the environment; openness to paradigm-shifting ideas for outreach.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the executive director weekly and the communications manager as needed.
• Create new website content using WordPress or Squarespace (not required to be proficient in both).
• Interview program staff to generate social media content, website content, and press releases.
• Data analysis to measure outreach impact; generate and follow metrics.
• Establish, support, and execute a members webinar series on Zoom.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Organization

Creative thinking

Environment interest

WordPress

Squarespace

Canva

Tools

WordPress

Squarespace

Canva

Job description

Salmon Protection And Watershed Network Communications Intern

9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Olema CA 94950 Office Phone: [phone]

About Turtle Island Restoration Network’s SPAWN

The Salmon Protection And Watershed Network (SPAWN) was initiated as part of Turtle Island Restoration Network in 1997. Each year, we engage hundreds of people to see and learn about critically endangered salmon, restore watershed habitat, raise native redwood trees, and study salmon health. www.seaturtles.org/spawn.

TIRN is seeking an intern for July 15 through 12/31/2026

TIRN is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and creative person to assist and learn from our communications manager and executive director. The communications intern will generate social media and press release content, schedule, support, and conduct online webinars, and streamline communications best practices. This position is ideal for those looking to gain hands‑on experience in the communications discipline related to environmental protection and environmental justice.

The position can be based in Olema, California, and free intern housing is available. This position can also be remote for qualified candidates. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position will be open until filled.

Time commitment:

• July 15 thru year end 2026 30 hours a week minimum
• $100.00 / month stipend.
• Possibility of intern housing if you can be in the West Marin, California, area
• Academic Credit Available.

Qualifications and skills desired:

• Ability to use PC or Mac and phone for direct and internet communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and organize oneself
• Ability to project a positive image of the organization
• Creative thinker and interest in helping to improve and develop new methods and ideas to accomplish goals
• Strong interest in nature and the environment. Willingness to participate in creative thinking towards paradigm changing concepts and outreach methods.
• Internet and design skills, including WordPress, Squarespace, Canva, and others.

Duties and responsibilities may include the following:

• Meet with the executive director weekly and communication manager as needed.
• Create new website content using WordPress or SquareSpace (please note that you do not need to be proficient in both of these platforms, our Comms Manager will guide you through it)
• Learn program content and interview program staff to generate social media and website content, and press releases.
• Data analysis to measure outreach impact and success; generate and follow metrics.
• Establish, support, and execute a members webinar series on Zoom.