Remote Policy Communications Intern

Summary

Join CALSTART's Policy Initiative as a highly motivated and organized individual to support the policy team and report directly to the Director, Public Engagement and Media Relations. The Policy Communications Intern will collaborate with the policy and communications team to develop engaging written and visual content for diverse communication channels.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university level coursework pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• Passion for clean transportation, environmental sustainability, and policy advocacy through the lens of communication and storytelling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a creative flair
• High proficiency in communications project management across various stages of development and implementation (planning, execution, monitoring and completion) focusing on media campaigns and online strategy
• Familiarity with social media platforms and understanding of social media analytics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and project management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the policy and communications team to develop engaging written and visual content for diverse communication channels
• Draft media pitches and press releases (or advisories) in connection with breaking news and/or special events
• Assist in creating social media content that the team can uplift on our social channels and across various digital platforms
• Contribute to the planning and execution of advocacy campaigns by supporting our communication strategies to amplify our message to both traditional media and on social media platforms
• Assist in summarizing key findings of CALSTART’s research on the clean transportation sector for internal use and external communications
• Assist in promoting CALSTART’s events, webinars, and initiatives on social media platforms to maximize attendance and engagement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between policy goals and communication strategies, providing support as needed
• Conduct research on suitable “beat” reporters and others interested in the issues we care about at CALSTART—and update media lists in Cision, a media database
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave