Position Description – INTERNSHIP
Position: Events Intern
Department: Operations
Hours: Minimum 80 hours
Timeline: July –October 2025, 1-2 days per week.(Hours are flexible, however interns must be available on Tuesdays to communicate with the team)
Onboarding: 15 July
We are seeking a motivated intern with an interest in marketing, design, environmentalism, travel and communications to assist with conference preparation for Earthwatch Australia, in their role as a major sponsor of the Australian Citizen Science Association 2025 Conference. The event takes place in Melbourne in October.
You will be working within the Operations and Marketing team to create visual outputs to produce collateral to advertise international citizen science expeditions and Earthwatch in general as a leading citizen science organisation.
Earthwatch runs expeditions worldwide that provide opportunities for volunteers to assist with scientific research in biodiversity, wildlife, climate change, culture and marine health. Read more about us here: https://earthwatch.org.au/
Responsibilities
- Design and produce flyers and brochures to promote our sponsorship and presence at the conference.
- Develop engaging slide shows for presentations and displays.
- Create and update website content related to the conference.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure all materials align with our branding and messaging.
- Assist with other tasks related to conference preparation as needed.
Skills required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program (e.g., Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications).
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Canva.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in graphic design and marketing.
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Obtain experience in the not-for-profit sector
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated design and communication skills. Background in environmental science or a related field is also highly regarded.
This is an unpaid position, however we are dedicated to providing a positive internship experience and will provide support, mentoring & upskilling, as required, for the right candidate.
Earthwatch Australia is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, young people, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
