Intern, Public Engagement Communications

4 weeks ago

Washington DC United States Oxfam America Full time

Company Description:

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but should reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of an OUS office which are located in Boston and Washington DC: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Oxfam America is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Intern to work closely with its Public Engagement division. This position will provide communications support to a diverse and multi-functional Public Engagement division in service of Oxfam’s mission to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Work with staff on the content and design teams, media relations team, digital and supporter engagement and brand and engagement teams to help deliver on communications goals. The Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and get an inside understanding of communications, campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing and outreach within an international development agency. The internship offers a friendly and open work environment of supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Monitor and compile news mentions of Oxfam’s work, help maintain database of US-based journalists and support admin work of media team.
  • Manage and respond to incoming requests from journalists.
  • Provide administrative support for community events like Hunger Banquets and other brand building initiatives.
  • Track hashtags, influencer campaigns, conversations, and trends on social media.
  • Assist in social media posting and community management.
  • Review and proof digital and web content.
  • Support task management for the Public Engagement division in Asana, Oxfam’s project management software.
  • Coordinate with Content Lead the uploading and sign-off of content from Oxfam America and select country teams into Inuru, ensuring photo, video, and text assets are tagged and have complete metadata, include interviewee consent forms, and meet our ethical standards. Edit photos to remove duplicate or substandard shots.
  • Train Oxfam America staff to use Inuru, Oxfam's Global Asset Management database, serving as focal point for questions about downloading and uploading assets, and other features.
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
  • Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
  • Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission, values and goals.
  • Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
  • Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners and the communities we serve.
  • Other supporting tasks for Public Engagement needed.
Qualifications:
  • The intern must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher in related field(s).
  • One-year experience of relevant work or educational experience in communications or a related field.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite.
  • Digital and/or social media experience.
  • Demonstrated capacity to see jobs to completion; to set priorities among tasks; to engage in problem solving.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy in data. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • Interest in furthering knowledge about Oxfam and global social justice issues, and high level of personal energy and commitment.
  • The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and a team player with a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values.

Additional Information:

6 month position - 32 hours a week.

Salary - $17.00 an hour.

Non-Exempt / Non-Union.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We are an E-Verify employer.

For more information, please click on the following links:
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

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