Digital Communications Intern

Position Title: Digital Communications Intern, Mayors Migration Council
Status: Part time (25 hours/week)
Location: New York City with a hybrid schedule.
BACKGROUND
The Mayors Migration Council (MMC) is a mayor-led coalition that accelerates ambitious global action on migration and displacement. With most of the world's migrants and displaced people living in cities, our mission is to use the power of city-led diplomacy and action to create a world where urban migrants, displaced people, and receiving communities can thrive.
To achieve our mission, we provide mayors with advocacy, coordination, and communications support to influence policy decisions at the national and international level, and connect city governments to the knowledge, technical, and financial resources they need to accelerate and scale local solutions.
Created by mayors for mayors, we are a nimble team of political advisors and urban practitioners guided by a Leadership Board of global city leaders, including the Mayors of Amman, Bristol, Dhaka North, Freetown, Kampala, Milan, Montevideo, Montréal, San Antonio, and Zürich. As a Sponsored Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our work is made possible by philanthropic and government funders.
To learn more visit www.mayorsmigrationcouncil.org or follow us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The MMC Internship is designed to attract students based on their interests and studies and to develop a range of professional skills and experiences. Interns will have the chance to contribute to the MMC's initiatives through engaging, meaningful work assignments.
Other features of the internship include:

• Opportunity to host a 'Lunch and Learn' presentation to the MMC team and senior leadership team.
• Exposure to work from teams outside of your own through team presentations and coffee chats.
• Encouragement to participate in all-staff meetings and events as relevant.

POSITION
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Digital Communications Intern. In this role, they will assist in maintaining the MMC website, utilize SEO and digital marketing skills for effective communication, develop graphic assets, and conduct user research to inform design decisions. Other duties include generating metrics reports and analyzing them, drafting website content, and taking on other special communications projects as necessary and based on interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid in uploading content onto the MMC website, which is hosted on WordPress.
• Employ knowledge of SEO, digital marketing, and website design to assist in communications.
• Conduct user research to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Support maintenance of the MMC website, including creating and updating written and visual content.
• Generate regular metrics reports to assess the productivity of web-based activities.
• Support the design of branded collateral, such as digital assets, brochures, reports, signage and event materials, etc., ensuring consistent application of the MMC's identity.
• Perform data entry responsibilities, including updating photo archives and mayoral quote banks.
• Draft content for the MMC's editorial calendar (blogs, social posts, etc.) as needed.
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities to inform content strategy.
• Analyze key performance metrics and generate reports to track the effectiveness of digital communication efforts.
• Work on special communications projects as appropriate and based on interest.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university or graduated Fall/Winter 2023
• Legally authorized to work in the US without need for visa sponsorship.
• Available to work for the duration of 10 weeks from June 10th to August 12th.
• English proficiency required. Proficiency or fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Website management experience, with preference for direct experience with WordPress and Google Analytics.
• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); advanced graphic design experience a plus.
• Knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).
• Ability to organize workflow, prioritize and manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, think critically and creatively, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to partner with different program leads and team members across the organization.
• Genuine passion for urban innovation and commitment to the protection, inclusion, and equity of migrants and displaced populations worldwide.

Benefits
Payment: $25/hour. This is a non-exempt position and thus eligible for overtime pay.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are due no later than April 15, 2024, at 9:00AM ET.
Key dates:

• March 24 - April 15: Internship applications accepted and interviews commence on rolling basis
• May 9: All interviews complete
• May 13: Final day to receive internship offer
• May 19: Final day to confirm participation in internship program
• June 10: Internship program begins
• August 12: Internship program concludes

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.