Digital Content Internship

The Ember Alliance is seeking a Digital Content Intern to support regular organizational communications. The Digital Content Intern will support TEA’s digital presence by maintaining and updating the organization’s website, leading the development of the monthly email newsletter, and overseeing social media platforms and creating regular, engaging social media content. The intern will work 10-20 hours per month. The duration of the internship starts at a minimum of 6 months with the opportunity to extend for up to 1 year beginning in May 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and update The Ember Alliance website, including implementing critical bug fixes —with assistance available as needed— and managing ongoing content updates.

• Develop and oversee the monthly email newsletter, including writing and editing articles and managing the subscriber distribution list.

• Collaborate with program managers to develop, coordinate, and track the monthly newsletter and social media content calendars.

• Create and manage social media platforms including backend administration and content development 1-2 posts.

• Maintain and improve relevant SharePoint/Slack/Asana sites.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma, college degree underway

• Experience managing websites

• Experience managing monthly communication calendars

• Experience working collaboratively with other organizations on projects

• Experience managing social media

• Writing and editing skills

• Competent in using Microsoft Suite products including Excel, Word, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing a WordPress Website

• Experience with CMS systems, preferably MailChimp

• Experience utilizing Asana or other project management platforms

Schedule Requirements

The Digital Communication Intern will work 10-20 hours per month on average, but the schedule may vary based on project needs.

Work Location

Remote; Fort Collins Office

Other Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older, have a current and valid US driver’s license, and be legally eligible to work in the US. Employees are required to live in the US. Employees are required to complete a background check and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. Employees are required to hold a company credit card and may be subjected to a credit check. Failure to pass any of these checks does not automatically disqualify you from employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review The Ember Alliance website and submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a link to professional portfolio OR include 1-2 past examples of websites or social media posts through the Smart Recruiters website.  This position will close on May 15, 2026. Please specify your earliest available start date. 

Candidates that meet 75% or more of the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Ember Alliance (TEA) is a national nonprofit organization of wildland fire practitioners, planners, researchers, analysts, and instructors. The mission of TEA is to restore the relationship between communities and fire on the landscape.  TEA is a just and transparent workplace that strives for clear and kind communication. We are dedicated to a workplace that recognizes the inherent value of our employees, supports work / life balance, and encourages growth. Learn more about TEA at https://emberalliance.org