Green Transportation Communications Internship for Green Street Initiative

Green Streets Initiative (GSI), a Cambridge-based nonprofit involved in promoting sustainable and healthy transportation, is seeking a Communications Intern for the fall semester and beyond. GSI coordinates Walk/Ride Days, held on the last Friday of every month, on which individuals are encouraged to leave cars behind and use car-free forms of transportation instead.

In this role, you will support communications efforts for Walk/Ride Days and its current participants (i.e., corporations, retailers, schools, et cetera). Responsibilities include:

• Manage GSI social media communities (Facebook, Twitter, Fourquare, et cetera)
• Monitor Walk/Ride Day check-ins
• Compose Green Streets' monthly e-newsletter
• Assist with other duties where necessary, sometimes during the evening or on weekends.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, the GSI mission
• 1+ years work experience in related field
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with the corporate, retail, educational, public health and sustainable transportation environments of Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding communities.
• Capacity to work offsite with own computer
• Outgoing personality and ability and interest in traveling car-free.

Hours: 15-20 hours per week, not including holidays.

Compensation: $500 - $700 Stipend

To apply, please send resume, cover letter and 2 other writing samples to Director, Green Streets Initiative, walkrideday@gmail.com.