Social Media Intern

About Earthjustice

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

Earthjustice’s Social Media team is seeking a Summer 2026 Social Media Intern. We are seeking undergraduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. The intern will work on social media support for our communications campaigns by monitoring social media conversations, researching partners and creators, drafting social media materials, and more.

The Summer 2026 Social Media Intern is expected to work 12-24 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. The successful candidate may work remotely from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA office.

What You’ll Do as a Social Media Intern

• Monitor social media trends and conversations related to Earthjustice’s work.
• Conduct research for strategic partnerships.
• Draft social media materials, support weekly reporting and analytics, and more.

Please note that the above serves as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Will be enrolled in a college/university program as a junior or senior during fall 2026.
• Interest or experience in climate and environmental justice.
• Working knowledge of online research.
• Familiarity or interest in communications and advocacy campaigns through social media.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

Physical Requirements

This role may require the ability to:

• Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking.
• Type, file, and/or handle office equipment.
• Lift and carry materials.
• Read documents, conduct computer work and document review.

Compensation

Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The summer 2026 hourly rate for undergraduate students is $19.18.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials by 5:00pm PT on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 19 and offers extended no later than March 27.

• Resume.
• One-page cover letter that addresses: (1) Why you want to work with Earthjustice’s Social Media team, (2) Your general weekly availability and confirmation you can work for 8-12 weeks, (3) Your preference for either remote (U.S.) or hybrid-from-New York/San Francisco work schedule, and (4) An indication of any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your ability to accept an offer.
• Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): Proof of enrollment in your academic program (e.g., verification from your registrar’s office, unofficial transcript).

Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Key skills/competency

• Social Media Monitoring
• Communications Campaigns
• Online Research
• Content Drafting
• Environmental Justice
• Advocacy Support
• Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Partnerships
• Social Media Analytics