Title: Communications Intern
Supervisor: Digital Media Manager, Emily Segura Maze
Location: 100% in-person at the Whatcom Land Trust office (412 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225)
Hourly Wage: $19.13 per hour, non-exempt
Schedule: Approximately 8 hours/week, schedule to be mutually determined
Timeframe: October 1, 2026–December 2026 (10-12 weeks); some flexibility around start and end dates
Benefits: This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
Posted: August 13, 2026; open until filled. Applications due September 13, 2026.
About Whatcom Land Trust: www.whatcomlandtrust.org

Whatcom Land Trust is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization with the mission to conserve, restore, and care for wildlife habitat, waters, farmlands, and forests in Whatcom County forever. Since 1984, the Land Trust has protected over 28,000 acres.

Position Summary
Whatcom Land Trust is seeking a Communications Intern for Fall 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in digital archiving, nonprofit communications, and public-facing content creation. Working under the supervision of the Digital Media Manager, the intern will help organize and preserve the Land Trust's photo archive, research and write content for digital and print materials, and contribute to social media strategy. This internship is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently on long-term creative and
administrative projects, and who is eager to gain practical experience in nonprofit communications. The materials created during this internship will help connect our community to Whatcom County's natural spaces and inspire new supporters, volunteers, and visitors to get involved in local conservation.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and tag digital photo archives with accurate metadata, using tools like Lightroom Classic and Google Photos to keep files accessible for staff and board use.
• Design print-ready materials using organizational brand guidelines, including selecting imagery and laying out content for publications such as an annual calendar.
• Conduct research using internal records and organizational data to compile accurate, relevant information (e.g., historical activities, key dates, or subject-specific content).
• Build and distribute surveys to gather input from staff and board members, then incorporate feedback into finished materials.
• Compile and format content from existing data sources (such as spreadsheets) into polished, publication-ready guides.
• Research topics using reliable external sources and existing organizational materials to produce clear, easy-to-read informational content.
• Assist with social media content creation and posting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant skills or experience related to photo organization/editing (Lightroom or similar), graphic design, and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple long-term and short-term projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Comfort with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Photos) and basic design/layout tools like Canva.