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Southern Environmental Law Center · 6 hours ago

Digital Communications Intern

Chapel Hill, NC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$16/hr - $16/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is seeking an undergraduate student for the Digital Communications Intern position in their Chapel Hill, NC office. The intern will assist with digital communications tasks including social media management, content creation, and advocacy campaigns to effectively communicate SELC's environmental work to online audiences.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day social media needs

Draft social content and coordinate approvals

Monitor earned media for social content

Design graphics in Canva using templates from our design team

Assist in managing social media calendar and scheduling using Sprout Social

Research social media and other digital trends related to SELC’s work for strategic planning use

Help compile, analyze, and create reports using digital data

Create and edit blog content

Comfortable using basic data analytics

Assist with digital advocacy campaigns as needed

Qualification

Social media managementData analyticsCanvaSprout SocialEnvironmental communicationsCollaborationAttention to detailProject management

Required

Authorization to legally work in the United States without sponsorship from an employer

Excellent writing and editing skills

Proven ability to collaborate and engage effectively with peers and managers

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

Attention to detail

Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment

Able to receive and implement feedback

Ability to provide feedback on website content, social media copy, designs, and digital strategy

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Enthusiasm and interest in environmental communications

Experience with Microsoft Word

Preferred

Major and/or concentration in Writing, Journalism, English, Communications, Digital Media, or similar are preferred

Experience with Canva or other design programs

Experience with social media management platforms (Sprout Social, Hootsuite)

A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster an equitable and inclusive workplace that welcomes people from across the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region