Application Deadline: 4 January 2024
Department: Communications & External Relations
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Washington D.C.
Description
Project Description:
The Spring 2024 Communications Intern will assist the Global Support Center (GSC) Communications team with social media engagement projects.
The internship will require 20-25 hours per week commitment with an anticipated Start Date of February 5th, 2024, and possible End Date: May 3rd, 2024. A $195 monthly stipend for 3 months will be provided.
This internship is unpaid and will be remote. The preferred location for internship candidates is the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia).
This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students looking to obtain valuable experience in the not-for-profit space, and the inner workings on an international nonprofit grassroots women's development organization.
Key Responsibilities
The list below indicates the types of Communications projects on which the intern might work:
- Support Communications team by prioritizing and coordinating daily tasks
- Assist with storytelling and content creation for social media, specially TikTok, and website accounts to increase awareness of our mission and to encourage donations
- Research global statistics connected to WfWI's core programming and issue areas
- Work with the Communications Officer to track analytics for social media channels and website
- Monitor international media outlets, partner organizations, WfWI ambassador accounts and follower comments for relevant content for our channels, as well as providing appropriate feedback
- Organize photo and video libraries, update them as assets come in
- Research industry trends and tools
- Identify upcoming editorial and speaking opportunities and possibly represent WfWI externally at events around DC area
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Undergraduate or Graduate student in international development or a related field
- Strong research and critical thinking skills
- Strong writing skills, ability to write for a variety of platforms (blogs, social media)
- Ability to work interdependently and communicate with people