The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP) explores significant challenges with diverse thinkers and doers to make a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable society for all. We address critical energy, environmental, and climate change issues through non-partisan, non-ideological convening, with the specific intent of bringing together diverse stakeholders to improve the process and progress of policy-level dialogue. This enables EEP to sit at a critical intersection in the conversation and bring together diverse groups of expert stakeholders. In addition to energy and environmental policy, which the program has been addressing for several decades, EEP is now actively and purposefully engaging in climate change policy - mitigating the effects of climate change, adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change, and the international cooperation needed to achieve these goals.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

EEP seeks a creative, motivated, and organized communications intern from early June to late August (exact dates subject to negotiation). The intern will support the Senior Communications Manager in developing high-quality content across our channels, researching opportunities to enhance our communications efforts, and assessing and reporting on communications outcomes.

Candidates should have an interest in advancing their skills in several of the following areas:

• Writing and editing
• Social media
• Email and contacts
• Event planning
• Analytics/SEO

• Media tracking
• Graphic design/data visualization
• Web design
• Audio/video production
• Digital accessibility

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Current or recent college/graduate student or other professional early in their journey in the communications field.
• Experience or interest in learning and communicating about issues related to sustainability and climate change.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or a comparable office suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and tools (ex. Hootsuite).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Creativity.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks.
• Entrepreneurial or self-starter attitude.
• Works well with others and exhibits a can-do attitude.

HOURS:

Part-time, approximately 20-25 hours per week (negotiable)

LOCATION:

This position can be remote, in-person, or hybrid (if located in the DC, MD, VA area) and is open for negotiation.

To Apply: Please visit the Aspen Institute career page to complete an application. Applicants will be asked to provide a resume and cover letter. We encourage you to use the cover letter as an opportunity to describe your interest in the position and your relevant experience. Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

The Institute has implemented a mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all employees who will work at one of our physical locations, attend any of our in-person events or travel on behalf of the Institute. Staff unable to be vaccinated may request an exemption under certain circumstances.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.