Communications Internship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the administration and production of the quarterly magazine, monthly e-newsletters, social media content, website posts, and reports.

• Collaborate with team members in communications and other program areas.

• Perform research and conduct interviews to produce articles, summaries, spotlights, and reports.

• Develop and schedule social media content across various platforms.

• Create visual assets using Canva or Adobe Suite.

• Edit short-form video content utilizing CapCut or similar software.

• Provide assistance with editing and translating articles based on language proficiency.

• Organize and manage digital files and mailing lists using Mailchimp.

• Aid in content management for the website and digital magazine.

• Write and proofread content for the monthly e-newsletter to ensure a consistent tone and format.

• Assist with additional communications tasks as required.

• Report to the Senior Communications Manager and work in coordination with communications and program teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Some prior experience in communications is preferred.

• Excellent writing skills are essential.

• Comfortable with coordinating and conducting interviews with diverse stakeholders.

• A genuine interest in non-profit communications is necessary.

• Some background or willingness to learn about Indigenous Peoples' rights and cultural practices is advantageous.

• Must be independent, self-motivated, reliable, self-driven, and resourceful.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Proficiency in Spanish and any Indigenous language is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of additional languages, such as Portuguese or French, is considered a plus.

• A reliable internet connection is mandatory.

• Flexibility to work during morning/afternoon EST hours is required.

• Application must include a cover letter addressed to Agnes Portalewska.

• A resume is required.

• A PDF sample of written work, with a maximum of 1,200 words, in English or Spanish must be submitted.

• Additional examples of communications work, including short videos and graphics, may be included.

🏝️ Benefits

• Two stipend payments of $500.00 each during the six-month internship, issued in the second and fifth months, to assist with phone, electricity, internet, office materials, and other internship-related expenses.

• Flexibility in scheduling.

• A structured onboarding process.

• Monthly mentorship sessions within the department.

• An internship certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.