SpaceshipOne Social Media Intern (PAID)

We are seeking a strategic and engaging Social Media Intern to collaborate with AnthInst team members on the SpaceshipOne project (https://spaceshipone.org/). The intern will assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns related to SpaceshipOne’s four content pillars: climate change, clean energy, public health, and environmental justice. 

The Social Media Intern will work primarily with the SpaceshipOne Founder, Co-Captain, and Environmental Health Intern, and will have ample opportunities for further professional development, such as writing blog articles, public speaking, and collaborating with other Anthropocene team members on a diverse range of projects, such as air quality, numeracy, and cold fusion energy. 

To apply, please email annamichel@anthinst.org with your resume and a short note describing your interest and qualifications. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Role: Social Media Intern | SpaceshipOne

• Create visual assets and draft copy for social media posts. 
• Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and scalable pathways.
• Manage the online community (e.g. respond to messages, etc.) and actively foster engagement to grow follower count.
• Plan and carry out outreach strategy for engaging smaller organizations and influencers through content cross-promotion for intersecting audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with using social media platforms (primarily Instagram and Twitter) in a professional capacity.
• Skill in content creation (e.g. graphic design and copywriting) for the purposes of social media/ marketing and fostering online community engagement.
• Coursework or relevant work experience related to one or more of the following areas: climate change, clean energy, public health, and/or environmental justice. 
• Familiarity with social media analytics software (e.g. Meta Insights) to track audience engagement and campaign performance.
• Comfort working in a multi-time-zone setting that leverages cloud-based platforms for work activities and communications, including Notion and Slack. (Experience with these particular platforms is not necessary, but helpful.)

Compensation 

This is a part-time position (less than 20 hours per week) compensated at $1250 per month. Anthropocene offers flexible schedules to accommodate personal obligations. 

More about our organization

The Anthropocene Institute is a collective of scientists, engineers, communicators, marketers, thought leaders, and advocates — all pulling together toward a common goal: leverage technology, policy, and market mechanisms to address our global energy challenges and build a brighter future that is abundant for all.

Organizational Values: 

• Uniqueness

• Optimism

• Making a difference 

Anthropocene Institute strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.