SCCF seeks a motivated and adept intern passionate about using creative advocacy tools to advance our mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Our advocacy intern will take the cutting-edge science and policy work being done by our organization and craft compelling narratives to effectively communicate to a diverse audience. This position will provide support to SCCF’s Environmental Policy department, serving as an
essential member of the team to help educate about issues impacting the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva such as water quality, climate resilience, land use, ecosystem and Everglades restoration efforts, wildlife protection, responsible growth, and more. Interns will identify and design new strategies for communicating to new audiences, strengthening communication to our present members, and experimenting with new media.
This is a paid, in-person internship based at SCCF’s headquarters on Sanibel, Florida.
Duties Include:
- Synthesizing data from SCCF’s Marine Laboratory and analysis from the Policy team into formats digestible by different audiences.
- Supporting SCCF’s policy department by attending meetings and events.
- Engaging with local stakeholders on issues such as water quality, land use, responsible growth etc.
- Positively represent SCCF and our commitment to serve as a science-based organization, uphold the standards of our mission and communicate evidence-based information to members of the community.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior knowledge of local, state, and federal government structure.
- Currently enrolled or recent recipient of a 4-year degree in Communications, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sustainability or related field.
- Advanced reading, writing and communication skills; able to describe nuanced topics for both a scientific
and general audience.
- Knowledge of Florida ecology, specifically the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee/ Caloosahatchee systems, or desire to learn.
- Experience with Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or graphic design software.
- Must be capable of working in an active environment, and be able to manage time effectively.
TO APPLY, please email your resume and cover letter to Matt DePaolis at mdepaolis@sccf.org with the subject line "Internship Application: SCCF Advocacy Intern."
