SkyTruth is a conservation technology nonprofit that inspires people to protect the planet by using satellite imagery, big data, and the latest technological innovations to reveal environmentally damaging actions and make their impacts visible and measurable. Since its founding in 2001, countless organizations around the world have used SkyTruth’s products to hold polluters accountable for harmful activities that would otherwise remain hidden from view.

Mission: Sharing the view from space to promote conservation for people and the planet.

Vision: Everyone around the world enjoys a healthy environment and sustainable livelihood because transparency is the norm: polluters know they will be seen and caught, industries have cleaned up their practices, and governments are vigorously enforcing environmental protection.

For information about these and other programs, please visit our website.

About the Internship

SkyTruth seeks a Communications Intern for the spring of 2026. Working with our Content Strategist and other members of the SkyTruth team, the intern will gain experience in science communication and digital media by developing content and providing support for our website, social media accounts, and e-newsletters.

Communications Internships are designed to be an undergraduate-level internship, during which the student can complete a project focused on their area of interest to have as part of their work portfolio upon completion of the internship. Graduate level applicants will also be accepted.

SkyTruth internships are primarily remote, requiring only a computer and internet access. All internships are paid $17.95 per hour, and interns are expected to work a minimum of 8 hours a week. At this time, SkyTruth is only able to offer internships to U.S.-based students and scholars.

Interns interested in using communications to help SkyTruth reach new audiences, raise awareness about environmental issues, and highlight how we’re addressing critical challenges facing our planet and candidates should have the following attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Familiarity with environmental science and climate issues

• Comfortable learning about and communicating scientific and technical work

• Experience creating engaging educational content for social media platforms

• Creative storytelling skills informed by an understanding of target audiences.

• Ability to work closely with technical staff, ask questions as needed, and translate material for a broad audience

• Team player with the ability to work independently and manage several projects simultaneously

• Interest in and/or experience using Adobe Creative Suite tools

• Interest in and/or experience with online newsletter/CMS platforms

All Communications Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the following tasks:

• Propose, draft, and edit blog posts, ensuring that they are engaging and accurate

• Review technical materials, including connecting with key staff as needed to enhance understanding, to ensure projects and impacts are communicated clearly and effectively to funders and the public

• Assist with website management and media events, as appropriate

• Share knowledge of digital and social media trends with other SkyTruth staff

Interns may have the opportunity to choose a focus track, allowing them to become more familiar with the specific skills that they hope to use in their career.

Digital storytelling track

• Conceptualize, draft, edit, and schedule social media content for channels, including graphics, animated GIFs, and short videos, ensuring all visuals are consistent with current branding and organizational messaging

• Provide social listening and interaction on active channels with guidance from the team

• Help prepare weekly analytics reports on social media posts and performance

• Maintain and update profiles on social channels, ensuring consistency across all platforms

Media outreach and engagement track

• Identify high-value media publications and journalists across target sectors

• Update existing lists of media outlets and contacts

• Conduct targeted outreach to journalists and editors/producers to pitch stories and secure media coverage

• Support staff in developing key messages, story angles, and media talking points

• Coordinate follow-up communications on stories

• Track media requests and coverage, and provide regular updates to the team

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice

The staff and leadership of SkyTruth believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as an organization. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. SkyTruth is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of SkyTruth and our partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

To Apply

Complete the application form below. Applications will be accepted until January 28, 2026 at 5PM Eastern Time.