opportunities

Summer 2011 Internship

Deadline to Apply: June 11


Underground* is a full service communications & creative agency based in San Francisco, California. We work with some of the coolest foundations, environmental and human rights organizations in the country, with whom we create campaigns that are as effective as they are thought provoking. We work with a broad range of national and international clients, including, the Union of Concerned Scientists, American Wind Energy Association, Intersections International, EarthJustice, California Forward, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the United Nations International Labor Organization, and StopWaste.org, to name a few.


In addition to a unique project YOU propose,
your internship at Underground* will include the following:

  • Support strategic communications plans and creative brief development
  • Research and outreach to non-profits and socially responsible businesses as prospective partners.
  • How to write effective case studies
  • Learn and execute social media strategy
  • Support general office administration
  • Work as team player, and contribute to the positive and productive work environment
  • Support and nurture the mission of Underground.
Qualifications/Skills

An indomitable positive attitude, with interest in advertising, public relations or communications.  You can work professionally in a fast pace, team- oriented and creative work environment. You are one of the most organized, innovative thinkers in your crew. Your writing skills are top notch. You are committed to a career in saving things instead of selling things. Oh, and you like to laugh.

Our Mission:

Underground* is a creative agency dedicated to positive social change. By partnering with non-profits, foundations and public service organizations, we help them tell their stories and inspire action through innovative strategy, provocative advertising and beautiful design.

How to apply:

First, poke around our website. If you think it’s a fit, then send a sassy cover letter stating why you think Underground* is right for you this summer send something that looks like a working resume or statement of purpose coolness to: Irene@undergroundads.com


Move with haste, June 11. It's your first deadline.