Date Posted: February 12, 2025
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:
Position details: Full Time Term (intern) (17-weeks)
Position title: Communication Intern (writer)
Purpose and General Description: Every year, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hires interns to assist with various aspects of delivering its conservation program, while gaining valuable skills in the conservation sector. In 2025, the Nature Conservancy of Canada will be hiring one communication intern (writer) to work for the Atlantic Canada Region. The communications intern will assist both the communications and fundraising teams with a wide variety of content development, outreach, research, and promotional activities. Working independently and with NCC staff, the intern will help to develop regional content for NCC’s digital and print publications, promote NCC’s regional activities in communities across the Atlantic provinces, contribute to both virtual and in-person event coordination, and assist with the creation of materials intended for donors. The intern will also assist with the organization of digital assets. This position is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to apply classroom theories and skills to practical and hands-on work. Tasks such as researching stories, conducting interviews, writing, editing and proofreading for a variety of media, as well as assisting with media outreach and event promotion will allow the intern to apply and develop skills that are highly valued in the communications and public relations sectors of the workforce.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Attributes: This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills:
Terms of Employment: Subject to funding, this is a 17-week position from May 5 until August 29, 2025.
Compensation: $20.00/hour.
This position is based in NS, NB, PEI, or NL. The successful candidate can work in one of NCC’s Atlantic offices or from their home office.
Some position funding may require the candidate to have been attending university or college and returning to school in the fall. Some funding may require the candidate be aged 30 or under.
At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.
Submit your application online at:
Company Name: Nature Conservancy of Canada
Address: 323-7071 Bayers Road
City/Town: Halifax
Postal/Zip Code: B3L 2C2
Province/State: NS
Country: Canada
Website:
Contact Person: Kelly Castle MacKaracher
Contact Person Job Title: Administrative Coordinator - Atlantic
Telephone: 902-405-4334
