Marketing Intern

Organization Overview

Breach the Surface is a 501(c)3 organization improving ocean literacy through inclusive and equitable marine conservation education. Shockingly, an estimate 35% of United States K-12 youth can’t identify a single ocean-related issue. Since its incorporation in 2020, Breach the Surface has introduced an array of programs that address this ocean literacy gaps while providing educators and youth with free ocean conservation educational resources.

Position Overview

The Internship aims to engage students in marine conservation efforts through an array of research, facilitation, data collection, and media advocacy efforts. Our Marketing/Communications Intern will be managing, overseeing, and developing strategies and content for Breach the Surface media outlets. 

Primary Functions

The programs you will  be involved with include:

• Creating editorial and content creation calendars for various media platforms and outlets,
• Assisting with the design, negotiation, and placement of traditional media ads on social media and email blasts,
• Producing a brand style guide that best captures the company or client’s voice and mission,
• Conducting market research to determine a target audience’s needs, wants, habits, interests and other relevant factors used in creating targeted marketing campaigns,
• Researching previous successful campaigns to understand what worked, what didn’t, and what can be improved,
• Reviewing the progress and success of a campaign, making adjustments, or pitching ideas for new campaigns as necessary,
• Collaborate with other departments and interns to plan marketing campaigns,
• Shellphone podcast pre/post-production help including drafting scripts, creating reels, and joining in on studio days,

Additional programs interns could be involved with include:

• Co-facilitate educational programs and lesson plans for local school groups and clubs,
• Facilitate virtual webinars,
• Participate in local cleanups with Tampa/ St. Petersburg-based organizations as a data analysis,
• Policy/advocacy work including joining local coalition calls etc…

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess many, if not all, of the following qualifications:

• Willingness to learn and educate others.
• Experience in marketing is a plus for this position.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Knowledge in environmental sciences (especially marine) is a plus.
• A commitment of 6-12 hours per week.
• A strong commitment to marine conservation.

Term of Employment: 14-16 weeks

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship (travel expenses may be compensated)

Other:  Intern, must supply their own computer and internet access.

Location:  This is a virtual position.

Reports To:  

Programs Manager and/or Director

To Apply:

• Please send your resume with 3 professional references and a cover letter to: jobs@breachthesurface.org.
• To ensure your submission is properly routed, use the subject line: “Breach the Surface Spring 2024 Marketing Internship” 
• If your school uses Handshake or any other private application system, you may apply there.
• Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled; however, preference will be given to applications received by the end of April, 2024.

Breach the Surface is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.