About the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act's impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay.
CBF has a staff of approximately 230 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. as well as 15 field education program locations. Our staff and volunteer corps work throughout the region educating students and adults, advocating for clean water policies, restoring waterways, and litigating when necessary.
CBF's headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world's first U.S. Green Build Council's LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center—one of the world's most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings—in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
CBF has 200,000 members and supporters and an annual budget of approximately $30 million. For more information on CBF, please visit our About CBF page.
About the Hiring Department
Administration
The mission of the Administration department is to significantly contribute to the improvement of the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay by providing a strong operations infrastructure for CBF staff. Administration develops and maintains procedures, systems, equipment, facilities, and property so that staff can work safely, efficiently, creatively, and productively to save the Bay.
Context of the Position
The Marketing and Events Intern will have the opportunity to work in our award-winning sustainable headquarters building in our Venue Rental and Events program. The intern will work with the Wedding and Events Manager to design, plan, and implement a wedding expo to market the venue to potential clients. The intern will manage and create content for our social media and web pages. The intern will also research and implement marketing tactics for the venue.
The Venue Rental and Events program, which is part of the Administration Department at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is a revenue building program for the organization. CBF books large events and weddings from April – November and also rents conference room spaces for business meetings and retreats all year long.
Essential Functions
- Design and execute a wedding EXPO at CBF. This event will feature local wedding vendors and will promote the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to potential new clients.
- Monitor, engage and post on social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Wedding Wire) and website for the CBF Merrill Center Events Program. Create content for social media sites and websites.
- Perform market research and complete a competition analysis to explore potential marketing opportunities.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
CBF seeks an enthusiastic individual that can derive the most benefit from this valuable learning experience. Applicants should have an interest in marketing, event planning, non-profit organizations, and sustainable buildings. The individual should also have a general knowledge of and enthusiasm for CBF’s mission and work. Must have proficient Microsoft Office Skills. Graphic design skills and social media experience is a plus. This position is part-time; hours are flexible.
Salary Range: $16 an hour
How to Apply
Using the link below, please submit a cover letter and resume no later than April 15, 2025.
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