Summer 2025 Communications and Social Media Internship
Communications and Social Media Intern
Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s Communications and Social Media Intern will gain
valuable experience for careers in the communications and media industries. Working
side-by-side with our experienced communications experts to create compelling content and
run impactful media campaigns across our region, CCAN’s Communication Intern will use their
passion for communications to advocate for climate solutions.
About Us
CCAN works across the Chesapeake region to promote renewable energy, reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, and stop the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Our campaigns focus on
passing legislation that will dramatically reduce climate change pollution across the region while
cleaning up our air, improving the health of our communities, and creating good-paying new
jobs.
We’re the largest and oldest grassroots group fighting for bold and just solutions to climate
change in the Chesapeake region of Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. We’ve stopped
new coal plants in Virginia, brought 100% clean power to Washington, D.C., and fully banned
fracking in Maryland.
What You Will Do
- Learn the ins and outs of managing media lists and contacting reporters.
- Draft social media posts using brand templates, web graphics, factsheets, and social
- Work with the Communications Managers to ensure our website content is relevant and
- Manage our events calendar to inform supporters about all CCAN happenings.
- Conceptualize, edit, and draft blog posts.
- Assist our fundraising team by creating digital assets and ad materials for our annual
Electric Vehicle Raffle.
Who You Are
- Passionate about climate policy; familiarity with climate issues is a plus.
- Committed to environmental justice and amplifying the voices of those most impacted
- A keen eye for new communications platforms and tools
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, with an ability to develop creative,
- A quick learner.
- A good understanding of social media spheres.
- Experience with graphic design.
- Strong dedication to justice, equity, and inclusion.
The Details
This position is based in CCAN’s Takoma Park office. The CCAN team works on a hybrid schedule.
There will be occasional opportunities to work throughout the region. Mileage reimbursement
is available for all CCAN-required travel except travel to and from the office (commute). The
intern reports to the Communications Director.
Compensation is $25 per hour for up to 20 hours per week during the summer over ten to
twelve weeks. The exact schedule will be determined based on the intern’s availability.
TO APPLY
To apply, complete the Google Form Application, where you will answer questions about your
skills and interest in the role and upload a resume and writing sample. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to those who apply by February 28, 2025.
Internship will begin on May 27th, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CCAN provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,
and training.