ShoreRivers seeks applicants for an exciting, hands-on summer internship experience in the environmental field, with a focus on organizational communications, based out of our Easton, MD, office.
ShoreRivers is a nonprofit organization that protects Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement. With offices in Easton, Chestertown, and Galena, MD, the organization serves as an advocate for the health of our rivers and the living resources they support. Our programs promote environmental awareness of the essential role local rivers and streams play in the community, the issues that threaten their health and vitality, and solutions that must be implemented to preserve them.
The summer intern will provide communications support for ShoreRivers to support the organization’s mission and develop professional experience in non-profit operations and more. By the end of the program, the intern will have gained experience in implementing an organizational communications strategy, content creation and planning, public relations, messaging and branding, events and outreach, and a variety of other skills.
Program logistics
Location: In the office and in field in the Choptank, Miles, Wye, or Eastern Bay watersheds, with occasional travel throughout the ShoreRivers region. This internship is based out of ShoreRivers’ Easton office.
Dates: Minimum of 10 weeks between May and August; start and end dates and vacation days are flexible
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–4:30; with some evening and weekend work as events require
Stipend: $6,000
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Outgoing personality with good communication skills. Must be able to work with a team, but also be self-motivated in individual tasks.
Able to lift at least 50 lbs., swim, feel comfortable on boats and kayaks, and do physical outdoor activity in various weather conditions.
Willing to work a flexible 40-hour schedule with some evening and weekend hours for events.
Rising college junior or senior, or recent college graduate. Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field encouraged.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Proficiency with the Adobe suite preferred, but not required.
Proficiency with a DSLR camera preferred, but not required.
Must have access to housing within reasonable commuting distance to Easton, MD.
Ability to speak Spanish appreciated but not required.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
Creating organizational content including, but not limited to, photos, videos, and written materials
Managing ShoreRivers’ social media accounts
Event promotion and assistance
Community outreach and events
Administrative and database assistance
In-field and water quality activities as assigned
Other duties as assigned
application process
Please send a resume and cover letter to Doug Mayorga, Deputy Director of HR and Culture, at dmayorga@shorerivers.org with a subject line reading “2025 Communications Summer Internship” no later than January 31, 2025. Before applying, please visit ShoreRivers.org to learn more about our organization and our programs.
Interviews will be conducted virtually in February, and an intern will be selected and notified no later than February 28, 2025.
ShoreRivers believes that swimmable, fishable, clean, and safe rivers are for everyone in our communities. ShoreRivers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.