Media & Communications Intern (unpaid) Western Resource Advocates Location: Boulder, CO Industry: Nonprofit Job Level: Entry

Company Dscription: Western Resource Advocates is a non-profit conservation organization based in Boulder, Colorado and works to protect the West's land, air, and water. We defend public lands from inappropriate oil and gas development, promote water conservation and river restoration, and advance clean energy production. WRA is committed to curtailing climate change, an overarching threat that is predicted to impact all of the West's communities, wildlife, and natural resources. Western Resource Advocates was founded in 1989 and has since become a premier regional conservation organization with programs in eight states, six offices, and a budget of $6 million. WRA enjoys collaborating with approximately 200 diverse organizations each year in a shared commitment to preserving the majestic West for future generations. www.westernresourceadvocates.org Job Description: Under the supervision of the Communications Manager, the Media & Communications Intern will assist with a variety of communications tasks, including but not limited to: * Assisting in developing media relations strategies, including press releases and expert statements, media list expansion, blogger outreach, and press conferences (both in-person and telephone press conferences); * Helping to build the WRA website and other related content development; * Production and maintenance of online videos, "guerilla marketing," and other potential paid media tools; * Helping to expand WRA's online and social media presence, including maintenance of stand-alone websites on specific issues, in order to reach a wider audience of supporters, donors and journalists; * Production and maintenance of communications to supporters, donors/potential donors. We can't promise that the Media & Communications Strategy Intern won't have to lick a few envelopes but we guarantee you will gain real real-world experience, make great contacts, and spend your time at WRA working on projects that will make a difference in the world (or at least the Western U.S.). Job Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong interest in communications and nonprofit work; should be creative and unafraid to try new things; and should abhor a clichs while seeking a different and fresh approach to problems and opportunities. Other qualifications we would like are: * Communications and media knowledge and experience; * Familiarity with electronic communications programs and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest); * Excellent research, writing, editing, and organization skills; and * Ability to work well under deadline.

Salary: Unpaid Internship Opening Date: 09/04/2012 Application Deadline: 09/28/2012 How to Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to andria@westernresources.org by September 28. Website: andria@westernresources.org