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The Program Development Intern’s job duties include, but are not limited to:

Program Development

• Pursuing permissions contracts with identified publishers/authors
• Developing learning activities, action plans, and other themed curricula in collaboration with Director of Learning and other project team members
• Proofreading and copy editing program materials
• Conducting research on sustainability, sustainability leadership, diversity, behavior change, and learning theory
• Supporting ongoing Ecochallenges
• Program data analysis and entry

Engagement

• Working with Marketing Manager to support social media efforts
• Working with engagement staff to identify and pursue leads for engagement in targeted programs
• Assisting with Ecochallenge participant logistics and troubleshooting, including conversations via phone and email

Candidates must be detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks at once. The Intern will need to observe deadelines, complete tasks within agreed-upon timelines, and keep a regular schedule.

Volunteer or work experience in the sustainability, environmental, community organizing, or communications fields is preferred. Editing and proofreading skills are desirable. Experience with social networking websites is preferred.

The Intern will work an average of 10 hours per week (with some weeks having more hours during Ecochallenge event periods). A schedule that works with both the candidate and Ecochallenge.org staff will be established before the internship begins.