Digital Communications, Intern
COMPANY SUMMARY:
EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
The Digital Communications Intern will work closely with the Digital Communications Producer to help curate and amplify EngenderHealth’s online/digital presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop plan and content for marking the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing+25)
- Assist with daily social media management and creation of a social media strategy
- Monitor social media trends and engage in relevant conversations and campaigns
- Create graphics for social media, website, and email (using Canva, Photoshop, etc.)
- Report on social media metrics (posts and ad performance, audience growth, etc.)
- Help develop and package content (video clips, photos, anecdotes) for social media
- Assist with database maintenance, including digital content organization
- Conduct research and gather facts on relevant topics (sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, gendered impacts of COVID-19, etc.)
- Assist with administrative and organizational communications tasks as needed
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Currently pursuing or has completed a B.A. or M.A in communications, journalism, digital media, public relations, marketing, public health, international studies, or other similar degree
- Fluency in English required (fluency in French would be an asset, but is not required)
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Passion for social media and digital communications
- Interest in one of the following areas: sexual and reproductive health and rights, global health, women's rights, gender equality
- Not required but ideal: a proficiency in graphic design, WordPress, formal experience with social media management
- Must be comfortable and respectful of EngenderHealth’s programming that promotes sexual and reproductive rights, gender equality, sexual diversity, and LGBTQ rights
DURATION AND LOCATION OF THE INTERNSHIP:
- The internship will last approximately 8 weeks and ideally would commence by July 20, 2020, with an opportunity to extend dependent upon need.
- The time commitment for this internship is 20- 29 hours per week.
- The position is based at EngenderHealth, Washington DC, but due to COVID-19, this will be a remote work based position.
COMPENSATION:
- This will be an unpaid internship or academic credit
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (Upload Documents)
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
- Two recommendations (academic or personal)
Disclaimer:
EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state and local laws.
EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth.
This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates and partners, and the design and implementation of programs and activities.