Summer Communications & Marketing Intern

Organization: Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

Location: Aspen, CO. 

Duration: Summer, June-August (exact dates determined by candidate’s schedule)

Position Overview: Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) seeks an Environmental Non-Profit Summer Assistant to support with events, developments, and everyday organizational tasks. ACES is a non-profit environmental science education organization with four locations in the Roaring Fork Valley: Hallam Lake, Rock Bottom Ranch, and the Catto Center at Toklat. Since 1968, ACES has been meeting its mission to create a community of knowledgeable, capable, and motivated environmental stewards through its environmental science programs for adults and children. ACES’ mission is “educating for environmental responsibility.”

The Environmental Non-Profit Summer Assistant will work five days a week during the June through August timeframe. In this position, a highly motivated individual will be given a comprehensive overview of non-profit systems, marketing, development, and daily operations and gain valuable experience in an environmental nonprofit. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the marketing team in daily administrative tasks.
2. Support the development and implementation of marketing strategies to maximize events and programs.
3. Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (social media, email, website, flyers, etc.)
4. Prepare promotional presentations/documents and help with distribution of materials.
5. Help organize marketing materials for events.
6. Provide on-site support during events for communications and marketing (guest experience, covering desk for onsite, etc.)
7. Assist with post-event evaluations and analysis to identify areas for improvement and inform future planning.
8. Help manage email marketing platform and cross collaborate with team on projects.
9. Assist with community calendar postings and partnership networking. 
10. Aid in visual media support: program & event photography.
11. Contribute to other communication initiatives and administrative tasks as needed.
12. Provide on-site support during events, including setup, registration, guest assistance, and breakdown. 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in a relevant field such as non-profit management, communications, marketing, event planning, or similar fields.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Google suite and familiarity with database management systems.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Passion for the mission and values of ACES.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in non-profit management, communications, and marketing.
• Opportunity to network with professionals in the non-profit sector and gain insight into the field.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced staff members.
• $20 per hour
• 40 hours per week max

To Apply: Please submit a resume outlining your interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.