Summer Internship - Administration/Communications Intern

Summer Intern - Administration / Communications Intern
The mission of the AllenInstitute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the AllenInstitute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.
The mission of the Allen Institute administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the overall mission of the institute.
We are seeking a summer intern to join the Communications department for the summer of 2024. They will assist in the implementation and execution of the Open Science Week public campaign, including web, advertising, paid marketing, social media, and communication efforts to increase awareness.

• Help draft media advisories/press releases, pitch stories to the media
• Collaborate with social media team to write web stories, draft social content for campaigns and engage stakeholders for Instagram takeovers, etc.
• Partner with editorial, media and marketing teams to develop and project manage integrated campaign
• Learn the basics of web and social analytics
• Participate in the pre-planning of the public event
• Assist in drafting internal communications

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
*Please note that this internship is located out of Seattle, WA. Both housing and travel support is available to qualifying interns.
Educational Objectives

• Gain understanding and experience working in an organization's in-house Communication department, including contributing to projects in media relations, content creation, and marketing
• Develop and hone skills in stakeholder communication, project management, and learning to be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic Communications team and environment
• Participate in regular Communications team meetings, meetings with scientific teams, and strategy discussions
• Shadow the different departments within the Communications team to gain a deeper understanding of cross-functional collaboration
• Present an overview of your internship to other interns and staff at the Allen Institute intern project poster session event

Applicant Requirements

• Must be enrolled in, or a 2024 graduate of an accredited associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program
• Must be able to start on either June 3rd or June 17th, 2024 and commit to the full 10-week program
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Work Environment

• Open Office Environment

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• Push/Pull up to 20 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Interns are expected to work 35-40 hours a week throughout the 10-week period
• This role is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N., with the flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis.

Additional Comments

• **Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas**
• **Travel and/or housing stipend available to qualifying interns**

Compensation

• $19.97 per hour (non-negotiable)

Benefits

• Interns will accrue paid sick days and receive a free Seattle transportation card (ORCA Business Passport)

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.