Join the country’s most trusted environmental organization and be a force for good.

We find solutions for living within the limits of nature.Through a combination of sound science and active public engagement, we seek to motivate Canadians to take action on the environmental challenges we collectively face.

Our Foundation is an independent charity, supported by nearly 30,000 donors from across Canada and abroad, and we do not accept any direct funding from governments. With headquarters in Vancouver and offices in Toronto and Montreal, we address issues from coast to coast to coast, in both official languages.

With a goal of achieving sustainability within a generation, we collaborate widely with scientists, academics, progressive businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations and a broad range of communities. Our influence is also furthered by more than 1,000 volunteers. We seek the best research to provide innovative solutions that will help build a competitive economy that does not threaten the natural services that support all life.

You can learn more about us at www.davidsuzuki.org.

Position:              Communications Intern

Terms:                  Four-month term, based at our Vancouver office

Reports to:          Communications Manager

Description:         The Communications Intern will work within the David Suzuki Foundation's Communications Department to connect Canadians with our work and help build a community of leaders committed to taking action on sustainability. The Communications Intern will help with media relations, media monitoring, the production of timely written materials, and assistance with responding to emerging communications issues.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular media scans for relevant stories relating to the Foundation's work
• Prepare written materials for media, online and internal communications
• Provide communications support on assigned projects
• Saving the planet and other related duties, as required

Benefits to the Intern:

• Experience at one of Canada's most trusted organizations supporting one of Canada's top brands
• Learning from a dynamic communications team with experience in journalism, non-profits, U.S. and Canadian political systems and all levels of government
• The occasional free sandwich

• Personal values well-aligned with the Foundation's demonstrated through work or community involvement
• Team player who wants to learn, takes direction and feedback well and thrives in a busy, changing, information-rich work environment
• Superb English-language skills, including ability to write quickly, clearly and strategically, with appropriate styles for different audiences
• Being awesome

Bonus points:

• French-language skills, in particular reading and writing
• Knowledge of Canada's media landscape
• Pilot's license

Application process: 

Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining why you are interested in this opportunity by going online to: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/about/employment/ and clicking on the "I'm Interested" link.  

The deadline for applications will be April 6th 2014.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal persons, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.