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:

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