Program Outreach Internship
Part Time • Temporarily Remote - US
About ELSO
Created in 2015 by Women of Color, ELSO Inc. provides culturally relevant education and leadership opportunities that invite Youth of Color to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO). Our mission is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all. ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Environment, Design) education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the natural and built environments.
Position Overview
ELSO is seeking a dynamic Program Outreach Intern to join our team. Responsibilities include tabling at schools, conducting outreach at community events, and creating engaging social media content. The intern will manage Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, creating posts, reels, and stories to promote ELSO's mission. Attending ELSO events to engage with the community and capture content is essential. Intern will regularly visit the ELSO Hub in Beaumont for events and programs.
Responsibilities
· Outreach: Represent our organization at schools and community events through tabling and outreach activities. Track and report on outreach activities, including attendance numbers and participant feedback. Distribute promotional materials and provide information about upcoming events and opportunities.
· Community Engagement: Engage with students, parents, and community members to raise awareness about our programs and services. Be up-to-date on relevant local community events and topics to keep ELSO well-informed and incorporated. Build relationships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand our outreach efforts.
· Collaboration: Report to the Storytelling Coordinator and work with various ELSO staff to develop and highlight relevant ELSO content.
· Brand Guidelines: Create content that follows ELSO Brand Guidelines, use aligning language, and reflect ELSO values and mission.
· Social Media Account Management: Manage social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Report and share relevant stories, manage highlights, and comment/respond to comments and DMs. Maintain accounts and pages to engage with local community.
· Content Strategy: Post at least 2-3 posts on Instagram each week (at least 1 reel) and prioritize visual content with succinct text (i.e., posters/flyers, photos, and reels).
· Editorial Calendar: Manage shared editorial calendar. Keep track of all ELSO events, programs, and events.
· Be the voice of ELSO: attend local events to capture first-hand content and incorporate your unique voice.
· Analytics: Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and posts. Be mindful of content trends and patterns.
Required Qualifications
· Local to Jefferson County with reliable transportation to visit schools in Beaumont and Port Arthur
· Outgoing, proactive, organized with strong communication skills
· Dutiful and diligent with instructions and responsibilities
· Well-versed in social media and editing platforms
· Consistently on time and great time management skills
· Experience with social media, content creation and editing
· Must be available for program dates and events: including summer camps and Open House
Preferred Qualifications
· 18+ years old
· Experience or strong interest in marketing, communications, and visual creation
· Student newspaper/yearbook editor
To Apply
Please send your resume and letter of interest to jobs@campelso.org
Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.
Compensation: $960.00 per month
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Created in 2015 by two Black women, ELSO Inc. provides culturally relevant education and leadership development opportunities that invite Youth of Color to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO). Our mission is to teach and frame science and nature-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities. ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Environment, Design) education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the natural and built environments. ELSO uses a multi-cultural approach to STEAMED education that is rooted in environmental justice and cultural history. We are demonstrating a model for STEAMED education led by People of Color.
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