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ORGANIZATION: Larimer County Natural Resources

The Communications Intern connects people, nature, and place through engaging marketing, graphic design, and storytelling projects. Utilizing their creative skills, the intern will share the narrative of Larimer County Department of Natural Resources accomplishments, meaningful work, and conservation efforts.

This internship is a great opportunity to build a portfolio and gain hands-on experience in the field of community engagement. Interns can choose one of the two projects:

Storytelling Project Internship - Department History & 30th Help Preserve Open Space tax anniversary campaign. (May-November)

We are seeking an organized and creative Storytelling Intern to lead the project management and storytelling efforts for documenting the history of the Department of Natural Resources, including the 30th Anniversary of the Help Preserve Open Space tax in November 2025. This unique internship combines project management, research, copywriting, marketing, and graphic design to create a comprehensive and engaging narrative of our department's journey and accomplishments.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate directly with the DNR’s Communications Supervisor to complete the project.
  • Develop a detailed project plan and timeline for completing the history documentation project.
  • Conduct research by reviewing archival materials, reports, photographs, and other historical resources.
  • Interview current and former staff, community members, and partners to gather firsthand accounts and insights.
  • Craft engaging written narratives that tell the story of the department’s history, milestones, and impact.
  • Develop, design, and collaborate to create visuals, marketing assets, and multimedia elements utilizing in-house programs and supports, such as a "mark" to commemorate the 30th year, timeline of milestones, brochure, signage, and/or other assets, into the final deliverable.
  • Organize and catalog historical materials for future reference and use.
  • Present progress updates to supervisors and other stakeholders.

Canva Design Internship (May-September)

We are seeking a talented and creative Canva Design Intern to join our Communications Team. This internship offers hands-on experience in designing visually compelling content to support outreach, education, and marketing campaigns through Canva. If you have a flair for design and a passion for creating engaging visuals, this is the perfect opportunity to build your skills and portfolio while contributing to meaningful environmental work.

Responsibilities:

  • Create, organize, and maintain a shared library of Canva templates and assets for departmental use (flyers, signage, handouts, reports).
  • Design eye-catching graphics, templates, video, and other visual assets using Canva for social media, email newsletters, presentations, and print materials.
  • Support the development of infographics and other data visualization tools to communicate complex information in an accessible and engaging way.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Team to ensure consistent branding across all digital and print content.
  • Work with team members to brainstorm creative concepts for campaigns and projects.

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About Larimer County Natural Resources

Location:

1800 SCR 31, Loveland, CO 80537, US

Mission Statement

We connect people, nature, and place.

Description

Larimer County is gifted with beautiful and varied landscapes. There are so many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors here on the Front Range where the mountains meet the plains. The Department of Natural Resources works to conserve and manage these landscapes for the benefit and enjoyment of all in the present and the future.

However, there is more to public lands than just simple land conservation. The Department of Natural Resources’ mission is to connect nature, people, and place.

We work to create this connection is a variety of ways. We employ innovative and sustainable land management strategies to conserve key resource values; aide landowners with stewardship of their land through weed management, native plant restoration, and forestry practices and partner with other regional agencies to collaboratively expand our conservation efforts.

DNR invests in open space and conservation easements conserving land for wildlife and native plant habitat, connecting important ecosystems. This investment also provides a variety of nature-based experiences fostering stewardship and appreciation of our land and water. We encourage responsible outdoor recreation for a safe and enjoyable experience for all and provide communities with a sense of place through the preservation of iconic landscapes and geologic features.

And, last but not definitely least, we engage volunteers to expand the efforts of paid staff to maintain & improve our lands & facilities. As a volunteer, you are an integral part of achieving our mission.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Media & Broadcasting
Community, Environment, Media & Broadcasting

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1800 S County Rd 31Loveland, CO 80537

(40.37302,-105.22719)
 

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Production
  • Community Outreach
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Approximately up to 12-16 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
  • Exact hours are dependent upon projects, events, and other opportunities. This internship will be hybrid – a mix of in-person and remote work. A laptop or other equipment is not provided, but a shared workstation may be provided.

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