Glimmer Communications Internship
Specific duties within the programs internship may include:
- Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
- Help organize our media content libraries
- Contribute to and help build Glimmer's online presence
- Assist with research related to Glimmer's marketing, communications and fundraising
- Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
- Assist with other media projects as needed
Requirements:
- You're a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you'll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.
- You're independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here.
- You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.
- Your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You're a firm believer that every detail matters.
- You get things done. You're a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don't know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don't just show up, you perform your best.
- Knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro is highly desired. Those studying communications, international relations, social work, and related fields are encouraged to apply.
Commitment:
We're looking for a part-time intern to support our Austin-based team for fall 2020.
Benefits:
An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship, but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.
Additional information about internships offered at Glimmer:
- The skills or knowledge learned will be transferable to other employment settings.
- As noted, the experience has a defined beginning and end as defined by the start and end dates of the internship posting.
- The internship is structured so that as much as possible there are learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student’s academic coursework.
- There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience.
- There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
- There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the host employer that support learning objectives/goals.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and answers to the following questions to jobs@glimmer.org with Intern in the subject line. Please do not apply without submitting answers to the questions:
Intern Questions:
- Describe yourself.
- How did you become familiar with Glimmer?
- How did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
- Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
- If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
- What are two or three of your favorite websites?
- What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? The last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
- What are your three favorite movies?
Please note that this position will be temporarily remote due to COVID-19.