The International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) is a U.S. based non-profit organization whose mission is to support environmental and cultural conservation through ethical photography and filmmaking. Founded in 2005, our programs are built on the participation and contributions of our Fellows, an elite group of the world’s top wildlife, nature and culture photographers who, in addition to displaying remarkable photographic skills, have each demonstrated a deep commitment to conservation efforts around the globe. Our Fellowship is a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive community that aims to influence all photographers and users of imagery to adopt the best and most sustainable practices with regards to the creation and use of visual media.
iLCP is seeking candidates who have strong communications, research, and writing skills, a willingness to think independently, and a passion for conservation and storytelling. The Visuals and Communications intern will become an integral part of our small team and learn the ins and outs of working at an image-based nonprofit organization. You will have the opportunity to work with the world’s best photographers and see how to use imagery to move the needle for conservation.
The internship is approximately 10 hours per week, and will be remote.
Internship Dates: June – September
This internship is unpaid, but a stipend will be provided.
Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter that describes their interest in the position to images@ilcp.com
Communications:
- Aid in managing iLCP’s social channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn & TikTok, primarily)
- Brainstorm new and innovative ways for iLCP to reach further audiences and increase engagement through various social media platforms
- Create engaging content on a weekly and monthly basis
- Work with our Social Media Coordinator to develop and post content to iLCP’s social media platforms
- Collect, review, and report analytics
- Assist with graphic design for social media posts
- Review data on the performance of social media platforms and adjust plans or strategies to optimize outreach
Other administrative tasks as required:
- Research articles, stories, resources, photos, videos, or other content from activities and events
- Catalog photo submissions (caption, keyword, embed metadata)
- Meet project deadlines
- Attend and contribute to the regular team meetings
- Be willing to attend virtual meetings in EST timezone
Intern Qualifications
- Current or recent college student, with educational background in marketing, communications, photojournalism, or environmental science a plus
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Experience with the effective marketing and utilization of social channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube
- Strong research skills
- Proven effectiveness with managing timely delivery of work against short deadlines
- An eagerness to learn and work with a small but effective team
- Experience with Canva a plus
- Laptop and secure wi-fi access.
