Current openings
Communications and Events Internship
Hostage US is hiring a Communications and Events Intern who will provide support to our day-to-day operations and various areas within the organization while gaining valuable experience in an office and non-profit environment. Hostage US is run by a small, dynamic team allowing room for the Communications and Events Intern to make a tangible impact on our mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Communications and Event Planning
Social Media
- Create engaging content for social media channels and publish posts on Hootsuite
- Analyze data from social media channels to understand trends
- Create infographics to demonstrate our impact and work using Canva or similar program
Program Support
- Conduct research and create briefs on various aspects of family support for the for the purpose of directly supporting a family going through a kidnapping
- Write one-page informational resources or blog posts to be shared on social media and the website
Email Marketing
- Compose marketing emails for fundraisers and events and contribute to the newsletter using Constant Contact
- Update event and marketing webpages using WordPress
Event Preparation and Execution
- Assist the staff and board with the preparation of our spring events including a seminar in DC, our Annual Reception, external events and more
- Support on event aspects such as venue selection, catering, silent auction, ticket sales, attendee tracking, speaker liaison and follow up
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
- Experience with Constant Contact, WordPress, Hootsuite and/or Canva are preferable
- Ability to take initiative and self-motivate to work independently or remotely when necessary
- Experience with social media platforms
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a university
PAID/UNPAID INTERNSHIP
While this is an unpaid position, depending on your university, you may be eligible to receive academic credit.
START DATE
January 6, 2020
TIME COMMITMENT
12-15 hours per week completed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We can be flexible and offer a partially remote schedule for the right candidate.
TO APPLY
Please send your resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in an internship with Hostage US to recruitment@hostageus.org
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Applications accepted on a rolling basis