Marketing Fellow

Job Description

Company Description

Seaside Sustainability is a nationally recognized, award-winning 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to environmental conservation, education, and community engagement. The organization’s mission is to protect and restore oceans by raising awareness of environmental issues, promoting sustainable practices, and inspiring advocacy and hands-on action. Collaborating with schools, municipalities, technology companies, and individuals, Seaside Sustainability aims to secure the health of aquatic ecosystems worldwide. The organization is also a leader in environmental and STEM education, offering project-based learning, meaningful internships, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Students and participants gain practical experience and leadership skills to contribute to the stewardship of our planet.

Department Description

The Marketing & Public Relations department at Seaside Sustainability is dedicated to presenting the organization positively through strategic messaging and engaging content. The team’s primary goal is to expand reach and engagement while maintaining the current following. Marketing interns help manage social media pages, the website, newsletters, blogs, public relations, and marketing campaigns. The marketing team is divided into three main branches:

• (1) Content Generation & Community Management: This team is responsible for creating engaging written and visual content across various marketing channels, including blogs, social media, newsletters, and public relations materials. This team also focuses on managing and growing Seaside Sustainability’s online community through strategic social media engagement and content strategies.
• (2) Operations, Analytics & Platform Management: This team supports the daily operations of the marketing department. This includes scheduling, coordination, and logistics for marketing campaigns and initiatives. The team also manages marketing platforms, analyzes campaign performance, and optimizes internal processes for efficiency.
• (3) Podcast & Video: This team handles the planning, execution, and promotion of podcast and video productions. This team is involved in content creation, script development, recording sessions, and multimedia content distribution across various platforms.

Position Description: Marketing Fellow

As a Marketing Fellow at Seaside Sustainability, you will play a pivotal leadership role, overseeing all sub-teams within the department, and drive the successful execution of various projects and initiatives. You’ll guide, mentor, and support Department Managers and Interns while ensuring alignment with Seaside Sustainability’s mission and objectives. We are looking for a hardworking individual who’s passionate about developing forward-thinking approaches to climate change. The ideal candidate will be organized and innovative and enjoy performing research, project development, and managing interns across the three key sub-teams.

Marketing Fellow Remote Internship (Unpaid) Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Lead and support Department Managers across all marketing sub-teams, fostering clear communication, collaboration, and accountability. Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting professional development and adherence to department standards. Ensure consistency in brand voice, creative direction, and marketing strategy across all sub-teams.
• Strategic Project Management: Oversee planning, execution, and completion of marketing projects across all sub-teams. Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes. Identify workflow gaps and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentorship & Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to Department Managers, promoting skill development and creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Track marketing performance metrics and support reporting on key performance indicators.
• Reporting & Communication: Maintain regular communication with the department’s senior leadership, including Advisors, providing timely updates on project progress, challenges, and key achievements.
• Strategic Planning & Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to set department-wide goals and identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Contribute to strategic planning discussions related to marketing campaigns, outreach, and brand development. Support stakeholder engagement and partnership-building efforts as needed.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Address challenges that arise across sub-teams, providing timely, effective solutions. Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive team environment. Escalate critical issues appropriately while maintaining momentum on deliverables.
• Content, Media & Platform Oversight: Provide direction and oversight for content creation, community engagement, and multimedia initiatives. Support podcast and video planning, content development, and promotional strategies. Oversee the use and optimization of marketing platforms and tools. Ensure data-informed decision-making across marketing initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, digital media, sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on marketing experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating marketing initiatives, campaigns, or content teams in a supervisory, project management, or strategic role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with experience managing multiple marketing projects, campaigns, or content calendars simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, provide clear creative direction, and collaborate across departments.
• Experience using marketing, collaboration, and project management tools (e.g., Google Workspace, content calendars, analytics dashboards, task management platforms).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced marketing environment.
• Proactive marketer with the initiative to propose new campaign ideas, optimize existing marketing processes, and expand brand reach and engagement.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring brand consistency, quality control, and timely delivery of marketing assets and deliverables.

Work Environment

• This is a remote internship position, and all interns work from their individual home offices across the globe.
• Interns must have access to a computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection to perform duties, attend meetings, and communicate effectively.
• Interns are expected to commit at least fifteen hours per week and meet weekly deadlines set by their supervisors.

Duration and Compensation

• Duration: 5 months (flexible start and end dates).
• Compensation: This is an unpaid position.

Learning Outcome

• Develop practical leadership and project management skills.
• Gain experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team management.
• Enhance communication and collaboration skills in a dynamic, remote work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment

Seaside Sustainability Inc. offers internship opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Seaside Sustainability prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.