Climate Engagement Extern (Work Study Only)

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Name of position: Climate Engagement Extern (Work Study Only) Classification of the position: Community Service Department: Communications, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Location: 1 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pay rate: $11/hr Employment dates: 9/4/2026 - 12/11/2026 Supervisor info: Jennifer Torrance, Youth Climate Advocacy Coordinator Purpose: Under the direction of the Senior Director of Communications, the Climate Engagement Intern will support the communications, content creation and outreach needs of Phipps’ interrelated climate outreach programs The Climate Toolkit and Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC), including blog content, social media, email outreach, program development and more. The intern will gain valuable experience working as part of a communications team, interacting/collaborating with outside partners, and developing communications for an environmental mission-based organization.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Communications team on projects including but not limited to: The Climate Toolkit, YCAC and EcoLeader Academy Attend meetings with institutions who want to discuss their sustainability plans, are interested in signing up for the Climate Toolkit, or who have completed Climate Toolkit goals and related sustainability initiatives. Write and edit blog posts for the Climate Toolkit Assist with organizing webinars, including researching initiatives done by Climate Toolkit partners, outreach to potential speakers and coordination of webinar logistics. Brainstorm development of content and learn the content management system of the website. Find valuable resources for the Climate Toolkit Resource Library Write blogs about Youth Climate Advocacy Committee and EcoLeader Academy projects Maintain the YCAC Instagram account, posting appropriate social media content to keep the online community of youth engaged As