Communications Intern

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Communication Intern to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

**Position Title**: Atlantic Communications Intern

**Region**: Atlantic

The Atlantic region’s communications intern will assist the communications department with several tasks, ranging from researching and writing stories aimed at NCC donors and supporters across the country, along with photo research and archiving, supporting events, and other communications-related activities.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Source and draft stories for NCC’s digital and print publications;
- Assist in editing and proofreading stories for digital and print publications;
- If video editing skills are present, create short videos for use on web and social media;
- If design skills are present, create designed materials as needed;
- Develop new website content;
- Edit and update website information;
- Upload images to the NCC image database and tag themappropriately, including a back catalog;
- Assist with the coordination, planning, and promotion of events;
- Assist the Communications team with ongoing activities as needed.

**Skills and Abilities**
- This posting is targeted to students possessing the following skills:

- Excellent writing skills, with an aptitude for identifying and telling persuasive stories;
- Ability to work independently and in team environments;
- Experience editing, proofreading, and fact-checking;
- Experience and understanding of digital communications platforms including social media, website, and e-newsletters;
- Organized, attention to detail;
- Effective communication skills, including ability to interact with the public to convey a conservation message;
- Design, multimedia, and other creative skills an asset;
- An interest in nature, conservation and wildlife an asset.

**Terms of Employment**
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
- Full-time, 16-week (May 8 - August 25) position;
- Wage is $18/hour (37.5 hours/week);
- This position is based in NS, NB, PEI, or NL

**Applications**

**Application Deadline**: February 10, 2023 at 11:59pm AST

We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. This is our continuous commitment: to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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