Join the CVW Team

Clean Virginia Waterways Development and Communications Intern

Position Description:

Clean Virginia Waterways’ (CVW) mission is to enhance the health of Virginia’s water resources through pollution prevention, education, and stewardship activities involving Virginians from the classroom to the boardroom. We are dedicated to advancing proven policies to reduce plastic pollution and marine debris and committed to citizen stewardship of Virginia's rivers, streams, bays, beaches and groundwater.

As the CVW Development Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting CVW staff with:  

• Social Media: developing and implementing strategies, creating and curating content (text, image, video), managing daily operations across platforms, monitoring and analyzing performance metrics, and engaging with the online community. Key responsibilities also involve collaborating with other departments, staying up-to-date with trends, and using social media tools and analytics to improve campaigns. 

• Administrative Support:
  Assist with general administrative tasks, such as data entry, filing, and scheduling. 

• Research:
  Identify potential funding opportunities, conduct donor research, and gather information for grant applications. 

• Event Planning:
  Support event planning, including logistics, vendor coordination, and volunteer management. 

• Communication:
  Help with drafting correspondence, newsletters, and social media content. 

• Fundraising Campaigns:
  Contribute to fundraising campaigns by researching, developing, and implementing online and offline strategies. 

• Database Management:
  Maintain and update donor databases, track donations, and generate reports. 

• Stewardship:
  Assist with donation acknowledgements, thank you letters, and donor reports. 

Qualifications:  

• Must be a college sophomore or higher.  

• Some knowledge of marine debris and plastic pollution issues is required.  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.  

• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with business owners, managers, and the public.  

• Proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, Canva, Instagram, and Facebook.  

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.

Duration and Schedule: 

This is a part-time, unpaid internship requiring 10-20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. The schedule is flexible and may include some weekend work. The position is set to start ASAP.

Application Process: To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Terra Pascarosa at Terra@CleanVirginiaWaterways.org w/subject line: CVW Development Intern: Your Name. Be sure to highlight any relevant experience and explain why you would be a great fit for this opportunity (why should we pick you)?

Compensation or Benefits: Class Credit (if applicable).  This is an unpaid internship.

Location: Hybrid in or around Virginia Beach, VA