ETCleanFuels has opened applications for a Communications Assistant in our Knoxville, TN offices. The position is part-time and open to current Bachelors or Masters students, as well as those who are less than one year post-graduation.

About Us

East Tennessee Clean Fuels’ (ETCleanFuels) mission is to increase the use of cleaner American fuels and vehicles and energy-saving transportation technologies to improve air quality and health, curb dependence on imported petroleum and support Tennessee’s economy. More specifically, we work to implement alt-fuel projects in East Tennessee and work to make ETCleanFuels a sustainable coalition of involved participants from across East Tennessee.

Role / Purpose

This is a multifaceted role suited for persons interested in communications work set in the nonprofit world.

Responsibilities

The assistant will support ETCleanFuels by:

  • Assist current Communications Coordinator and Project Managers 
  • Using social media to build the ETCF network
  • Create content and content strategy for all social media channels 
  • Research news and trending data in the alternative fuel field  
  • Assist in curating regularly-scheduled newsletters, events, and outreach
  • Develop graphics and videography content  
  • Updating content strategy spreadsheets
  • Helping plan and participate in events for ETCF
  • Other items, as needed

Schedule

15-20 hours per week (arranged around the student’s schedule) for the Spring semester, with the potential to extend into Summer. Work will be primarily in-office, during office hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F).

Qualifications

  • Must be a student or within one year post-graduation from university
  • Strong social media skills, including TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
  • Good writing and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Google Suite & Microsoft Office Suite
  • Comfortable with content creation for digital distribution
  • Able to work independently

Deadline: March 7, 2022

Contact us to apply

Send your resume and cover letter to ETCleanFuels’ Project Manager, Madelyn, at madelyn@etcleanfuels.org.