Intern, Marketing & Communications Assistant

Woodwell Climate Research Center

Summer Internships Program 2026

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate people and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing top-ranked independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals organizations corporations communities and nations understand the realities of climate change recognize the impact on our planet and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary:

Join the Center 2026 Summer Internship Program on the Rangelands Research team as a part-time Intern and marketing liaison . As an intern you will work closely with the Rangelands team and members on the Marketing and Communications team. Using your knowledge and experience of key messages target audience segments and primary marketing channels to assist us with our goals for raising awareness of Woodwells Rangeland work. More aboutCarbon Monitoring in the Rangelands.

Responsibilities include but not limited:

• Translate scientific language to broad audiences

• Collaborate and support Rangeland team Marketing and Communications and Foundations Development teams

• Help build brand awareness educate and convert readers into potential donors and supporters

• Acts as a bridge between complex scientific concepts and a target audience translating technical data into engaging persuasive content

• Participate and contribute to potential webpage design and marketing material for specific audiences such as donors and foundations

• With the oversight of VP of Marketing participate in concepts and execution of materials that will help bring awareness to the Rangelands project

• Reports to scientist on the Rangeland team and collaborates with Marketing and Communications

Must have the Following Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Digital marketing such as SEO and Social Media

• Knowledge of key messages target audience segments and primary marketing channels

• Academic or hands on experience with brand/graphic design thinking and experience

• Academic or hands on experience with brand identity / marketing experience

• Social media for branding/product advertising experience preferred

• Excellent communications skills (writing verbal and interpersonal)

• Passionate about the planet/environment/conservations wants to make a difference in the world and wants to work for an NGO

• Ability to translate science jargon to human impact stories

• Provide 2 writing samples of articles published online for a school or professional newspaper magazine blog or other non-fiction/journalism outlet. If you have an example that demonstrates your skill in multimedia or short-format social storytelling you are encouraged to submit that as one of your samples. Submit either as links in your cover letter or as a single combined PDF.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs such as Bachelor of Science in Marketing or Digital Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Marketing Masters of Science in Marketing Masters of Business Administration concentration of Marketing

• Recent graduates are welcome to apply

Work Environment:

The functions of this role are conducted indoors

Hours of Work:

• This role is paid part-time non-exempt hourly basis.

• Part- time employees work 24 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek.

Application review will be ongoing

Desired Start Date: June 2026

Classification and Compensation:This is a part-time temporary non-exempt position with an hourly salary of $15/hour (based on Massachusetts minimum wage or equivalent state where the employee is located). Internship is 24 hours and will not exceed more than 90 days.

Location:Falmouth Massachusetts hybrid is ideal but open to remote

Application Instructions:To apply please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae asa single PDFto our careers portal.

Please visit Woodwells websiteto learn more about Woodwells work.

Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex mental or physical disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin familial status veteran status or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices services programs and activities.