CMS (Content Management System) Intern

About Us

Dashboard.earth is a technology start-up working to drive citizen engagement in climate change adaptation. You will be joining us at an exciting and pivotal time. We have partnered with a leading Los Angeles foundation and other climate partners to release our MVP for testing . Our goal is to create a platform that will help engage LA residents to help the city reach its climate goals -- and ultimately expand to other cities throughout the world. You will be be working with a small, passionate, fully remote team to tackle the largest challenge of our time. This is an exciting opportunity to put a novel app into the market at a tipping point in public awareness and engagement in climate. If you are looking to make a difference in that mission, keep reading! 

As our CMS (Content Management System) Intern, you will report to the Director of Partnerships and play a key role in helping us manage and update content for our app. This is a cross-functional role that will work closely with members of our small, passionate, fully-remote team across product, design, marketing, engineering, and partnerships. You’ll work with a skilled and experienced team and develop a comprehensive understanding of the processes necessary to bring digital products to life. 

Core Responsibilities

• Develop a deep working knowledge of our content management system (CMS) and help support input, management and QA of product content
• Writing, editing and proofreading content.
• Providing editorial, creative and technical support to team members
• Tracking web analytics to ascertain content engagement levels
• Help create internal and external-facing documentation for new product and feature releases  
• Data entry for CMS

Required Skills/Experience

• Current undergraduate, undergraduate degree or equivalent time gaining relevant work experience
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences in written and spoken communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance responsibilities on multiple project initiatives at once
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable taking on initiatives and delivering results without day to day management
• Proficiency with popular content management systems.
• Experience with social media management.
• Creativity and the ability to develop original content.
• Coursework related to climate change, behavioral change, or urban planning a plus
  
• Access to your own computer and high speed internet access

We’re seeking someone with:

• A strong desire to work at an early-stage startup on a small team.
• Interest in climate adaptation
• Positive attitude and solution-driven mindset
• Empathetic team player who assumes positive intentions
• Experience in or around software development

Job Details

• 5-15 hours a week
• Minimum 6 months duration
• 100% remote
• $15/hour
• US time zones only

Dashboard.earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are good at what you do and our mission speaks to you, please apply.