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Community Outreach and Marketing Internship (Unpaid)
ORGANIZATION: The San Diego River Park Foundation
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Community Outreach and Marketing Internship (Unpaid)
About the San Diego River Park Foundation: Founded in 2001, we are a nonprofit, environmental organization dedicated to the restoration of the San Diego River and creation of the San Diego River Park System. More info at www.sandiegoriver.org
Purpose of Position: The Community Outreach and Marketing Intern reports to the Community and Events Associate and will be dedicated to engaging the community within the San Diego River watershed, with the purpose of raising public awareness and getting people involved with the mission of the San Diego River Park Foundation. They will help to plan and implement opportunities to involve the public including signing of petitions, sharing information about the River Trail and Park System, tabling, and special events. Interns may also take on special video online promotion opportunities as capable.
Description of Duties:
- Inform and engage community members within the San Diego River watershed through tabling events, presentations, and one on one conversation with the public.
- Seeking out and planning opportunities to get in front of the community.
- Data entry and database management using established protocols.
- Assisting with special events that engage the community.
- Create videos and other marketing materials to help spread the world about the SDRPF
Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week. Includes some weekend mornings
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must believe in the mission and share the values of the SDRPF and have a passion for the environment
- Ability to represent the SDRPF in a positive light through one on one conversation and public speaking
- Share an energy and enthusiasm that will inspire people to take action
- Able to work as part of a team and show leadership qualities
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Professional demeanor, positive and friendly personality
Benefits:
- Help to create better and healthier future for the San Diego River
- Class credit if offered by your learning institution
- Nonprofit environmental experience
- Community engagement experience
- Become comfortable with public speaking
- Experience planning and organizing engagement activities
- Great resume builder
How to Apply:
Email your resume and well written cover letter to volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
We will contact candidates for an interview.
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About The San Diego River Park Foundation
Location:
4891 Pacific Highway #114, #114, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110, US
Mission Statement
The San Diego River Park Foundation is dedicated to fostering stewardship and appreciation of the region’s namesake waterway. In order to protect and enhance the San Diego River as a place for recreation, habitat, and nature discovery, we are dedicated to engaging people to be stewards of the River and working towards the vision of a 52 mile, river-long system of parks, open spaces, and community places.
Description
We organize many different volunteer stewardship activities each month. River Cleanups, native plant gardening, habitat restoration, volunteer leadership, water quality testing, outreach and education, special event committees, technical committees and more.
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4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 114San Diego, CA 92110
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December 10, 2013
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