Digital Asset Intern

Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

Program/Department Overview

The digital asset intern will work with the EDF Library team, nested within the IT Operations department.

Overall Function

EDF seeks a highly-motivated and qualified undergraduate or graduate student to work with our Library team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Digital Asset Librarian and Digital Asset Associate on streamlining EDF’s digital asset library as well as assisting with workflow development and implementation of best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Management of assets associated with specific collections within EDF’s Digital Asset Management System which includes:
  • Metadata creation and content tagging
  • Collaboration on taxonomy development and refinement
  • Implementation of usage rights structure
• May assist with other ad-hoc tasks related to content management.
• Work with sensitive and confidential data.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in environmental, conservation, cataloging, or digital asset management.
• Coursework in digital content management, metadata and taxonomy development or equivalent.
• Comfortable and capable with handling confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.

Location

Either U.S. Remote or Hybrid out of New York, NY

Term

June-August 2023

Hours

Full-time (35 hr/week)

Compensation

This internship would involve either compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17-20/hr.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $20.00/Hr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.