Communications Intern

Position: Communications Intern (Paid) - United StatesLocation: Bethesda, MDQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Job Id: 467# of Openings: 1Communications InternDemocracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Communications Intern. This role is expected to work 20-35 hours/week regularly. This is a paid internship ($18/hour). This role is scheduled to be a hybrid remote/in-person internship at DI's offices in Bethesda, MD. We will only consider applicants who are based in the DMV area and willing to work a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.Responsibilities:Updating and maintaining DI's social media presence;Assisting Communications and Marketing Technical Specialist with long-term projects;Assisting in planning, writing, and managing newsletters;Writing occasional blog posts on DI projects, including gathering information from reports and working with various project teams;Staying up-to-date on current events in international development, politics, governance and elections in foreign countries;Creating and editing graphics in Canva, Adobe InDesign, or Adobe Photoshop;Updating DI website as needed;Maintaining communication files on DI shared drive.Qualifications required:Currently enrolled in graduate school;Coursework/demonstrated interest in communications, international affairs, area studies, comparative politics or international development;Experience supporting social media outlets preferred;Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize and produce high quality work under pressure;Commitment to accuracy in all tasks and attention to detail and follow up is essential;Ability to take initiative, function independently and exercise good judgment;Experience with Canva and Adobe Suite preferred;Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications;Fluency in English and excellent writing and communications skills;able to work in-person (part-time) at our Bethesda, MD office (must be vaccinated) andAuthorized to work in the U.S.Reporting and Supervision:This position reports to DI Technical Specialist for Communications and MarketingApplication Process:Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. DI will not sponsor applicants for work Visa.Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-12