Social Media & Communications Intern

Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own CDI social content cadence across platforms, balancing storytelling, visuals, and partner amplification to advance climate democracy goals.

  • Manage platform-specific content, calendars, and short form video to lift engagement.
  • Test formats and captions guided by partner signals and analytics to improve performance.
  • Coordinate with coalition partners for cross-tagging and diverse voices to broaden reach.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and post platform-appropriate content for various social media accounts.
  • Create engaging multimedia (graphics, short-form video, stories/reels) using Canva or similar tools.
  • Create and maintain a content calendar aligned to program milestones and events.
  • Monitor partner posts, hashtag trends and other analytics tied to climate, democracy, and sustainability and suggest creative, timely content ideas.
  • Support promotion of CDI events, announcements, and partner initiatives.
  • Draft posts for coalition partners and coordinate tags/engagement to broaden reach.
  • Participate in developing micro-campaigns that highlight diverse voices and community-led solutions.
  • Recommend tests and experiments (timing, format, caption style) to improve performance.
  • Assist in the compilation of monthly social media snapshots and reports.
  • Draft and edit short blog posts, newsletters, and press notes.

Requirements

  • Experience creating content for at least two social platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
  • Strong writing and visual storytelling skills.
  • Ability to work independently, communicate proactively, and manage tasks in a self-paced environment.
  • Interest in sustainability, climate justice, democracy, and/or community engagement.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with accessibility best practices (alt text, color contrast, captions).
  • Experience with Canva or Adobe tools; comfort with short-form video editing.
  • Understanding of basic analytics and how to use insights to guide content improvements.
  • Prior experience in nonprofit communications or campus/community organizing.
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Climate Democracy Initiative

The Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) empowers communities to lead equitable, democratic responses to the climate crisis. We support inclusive decision-making, especially in rural and frontline communities, through public engagement, leadership development, and community-driven planning.

Denver, Colorado, USA
11 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.4%
Direct
55.2%
Referral
5%
Social
11.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (27% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1