Internship Posting: Communications Intern, Women Thrive Worldwide, Washington DC

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Women Thrive Worldwide. Washington, DC, USA.
Apply ASAP.

Description:

Doing good work for a good cause isn't enough to effect positive change. It is crucial, now, more than ever, to effectively communicate your issues and how to take action to the people who will be most likely to join your cause. Women Thrive Worldwide is looking for an enthusiastic, talented intern who wants to learn how to spread the word of our work and engage more supporters around our issues.
Communications Internship– Spring 2011, Women Thrive Worldwide
Women Thrive Worldwide (formerly Women's Edge Coalition), the leading non-partisan non-profit advocating for U.S. policies that empower women in developing countries, is seeking a Communications Intern to assist in shaping and implementing a new and innovative communications strategy. Working with the Sr. Online Communications Manager and Vice President of Communications and Outreach, the intern will enjoy mentorship and career development workshops and will:

• Research, plan, and implement online outreach around women's anti-poverty issues (including blogs, social networks, microblogging, and other online communities)
• Assist in planning and implementation of web marketing and communications campaigns
• Research and write articles and other content for website
• Edit content
• Assist with design and production of activist and educational videos
• Assist with development of activist tools
• Pitch new ideas for projects and strategies
• Help put together and mail out basic press kits
• Catalog media mentions and organize publications and video materials
• Assist with other aspects of an evolving communications and outreach strategy

Note: This internship is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must reside in Washington, DC for the length of the internship. The internship is unpaid, however, Women Thrive will reimburse for reasonable public transportation commuting costs.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to women’s rights, justice and economic development.
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English.
• Completed a minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework in a related field; preference given to applicants with technical or multi-media knowledge, prior communications experience/ knowledge or communications degrees.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Internet research
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of HTML/Web Design strongly preferred
• Familiarity with web 2.0 and/or videography preferred
• Commitment of 20-40 hours per week, from January through April.

To Apply:

Please send copy of your resume, a one-page writing sample, and a brief cover letter stating why you're interested in this position. Also include contact information for two work- or study-related references. Email to Maureen McGregor at mmcgregor@womenthrive.org. Write “Internship - Communications/Online Outreach” in the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES PLEASE.
Applications will be received on a rolling basis. Apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.
Website: http://www.womenthrive.org