Marketing Internship

The Bolsa Chica Conservancy is dedicated to protecting the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve through leadership in science-based education, restoration, and community outreach. To help students and new professionals gain work experience in this career field, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy offers a variety of internships. All of our programs work closely to provide an interconnected perspective and experience to our visitors and volunteers.

In order to provide a well-rounded experience all internships will include optional cross-training. During the entire course of this internship season, participants are encouraged to participate in other programs outside of their chosen department. Our internships are often mobile experiences, involving a fair amount of walking, standing, and lifting, either in the field or around the office.

As such, applicants should also be able to lift up to 50 pounds, when and if needed. *We are not accepting applications at this time. Applications will open up once again in the Spring.* *At this time, our internships are currently unpaid positions.* Position Description: The Marketing Intern supports the Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s outreach and fundraising efforts by helping promote educational programs, community events, and conservation initiatives.

Responsibilities include assisting with marketing campaigns, creating and scheduling social media content, writing promotional materials, updating website content, supporting email marketing, and helping coordinate special events. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, an effective communicator, and passionate about environmental education and community engagement. Primary Responsibilities: Support the BCC’s outreach and fundraising efforts.

Assist with branding and promoting Bolsa Chica programs and events. Community relations, helping connect BCC to local hotels, airports, restaurants, etc. Collaborate with staff on creating a social media calendar, and supporting email marketing Work with staff on merchandise opportunities and ordering.

Collaborate with staff on a project involving membership packages. Represent the organization professionally and positively, which represents the organizational image consistent with BCC’s brand. Any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, Admin Services, or Executive Director.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a related degree or be currently enrolled in one to be considered. Ongoing, 250-hour minimum. All internships will include optional cross-training.

While your focus will be on marketing, you will also have the opportunity to gain some experience in habitat restoration, science education, animal monitoring & husbandry. Interns must be available for at least one shift throughout the week; one of these shifts must be on a weekday. While individual scheduling is flexible, interns must complete 5-10 hours per week.

Standard intern shift length is 4-5 hours long. Preferred (but not required): Mobility: be able to walk and/or stand for several hours at a time. Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when needed.