Events and communications Internship

Location: Washington, DC - this is a remote-first position with some in-person events and meetings.
Start date: Applicants with summer and/or fall start dates will be considered. Please let us know your earliest availability in your application.
Time Commitment: Full time or part-time - please indicate your availability in your application.
Compensation: Stipend or university credits - please indicate in your application.

The Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Events and Communications Intern to support our work. This role is ideal for someone interested in using and building upon their communications and project coordination skills to advance climate and clean energy solutions.

The Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) is a caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, founded in 2009. It includes 100 Members of Congress who advocate for durable and effective environmental policies. In late 2023, our nonprofit organization SEEC Institute was created to address the need for deeper collaboration, more opportunities to convene, and strategic planning to advance climate and clean energy priorities. SEEC Institute works to bring together Congress, the private sector, climate and environmental advocates, academics, and other experts, fostering more regular and meaningful connections and collaboration among stakeholders. Through these partnerships, SEEC Institute seeks to increase understanding, build support, and drive action on critical climate and environmental issues. You can read more about us here: https://www.seecinstitute.org/

Key Responsibilities

Communications

  • Support content creation and scheduling across communications platforms. Draft and format newsletters, LinkedIn posts, invitations to events, informational emails, etc.

  • Assist with website content, updates, and maintenance

  • Collaborate with the development team on supporter communications

  • Participate in strategy development for earned media and public visibility

  • Help research and maintain press and contact lists

  • Assist with research and coordination related to upcoming Institute projects

  • …and other related tasks

Events

  • Assist in planning and executing high-level convenings, receptions, and briefings

  • Research and help secure venues, caterers, and other vendors

  • Draft and manage invitations, RSVPs, and related events materials 

  • Support day-of execution and coordination of events

  • Support storytelling and content documentation from events (e.g., capturing quotes, photos, video, etc.)

  • Develop post-event follow-up and communications

Qualifications

  • At least one year of relevant experience is preferred - this can include internships, part-time roles, summer jobs, or campus leadership positions with a focus on communications, events, or related work

  • Strong project coordination skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset - including a willingness to ask questions - are essential for success in this role

  • Comfortable working with a remote-first team with some in-person activity

  • Experience with Adobe Express, CRM email platforms, social media content creation, and/or Squarespace is a plus

  • Availability to support occasional in-person events in Washington, DC, potentially outside of regular business hours

How to Apply

Please send one PDF with the subject line “Events & Communications Intern Application - LASTNAME” that includes your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and sharing your availability (desired start date, full or part time) to our team at: info@seecinstitute.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.