Women's Refugee Commission
Website: Link
Posted: Jul 19 2010
Deadline: Rolling basis
Credit Options: Can optionally be used for credit.
Details:
Communications Intern
BACKGROUND:
The Women's Refugee Commission advocates vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people—bringing about lasting, measurable change.
The Women’s Refugee Commission was established in 1989 to address the particular needs of refugee and displaced women and children. The Women's Refugee Commission is affiliated with and is legally part of the International Rescue Committee, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It does not receive direct financial support from the IRC.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP:
The intern will provide overall support to the Women's Refugee Commission’s communications department. She/he will work with the director of communications and the communications officer. The internship will provide the opportunity to work closely with communications staff and attend internal organizational meetings and other meetings and events related to refugee issues.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:
1. Write, edit and update copy for the website and blog.2. Research other websites for innovative ideas.
3. Organize logistics for lectures and other events.
4. Write and edit copy for print materials as needed.
5. Source and obtain permission for photographs and music for use in Women’s Refugee Commission multimedia projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
• College or graduate student with communications, international relations, film or public relations background or interest.• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Excellent research, data collection and analysis skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Web- and media-related experience a plus, including Joomla.
• Must be willing to do administrative tasks.
Reports to: Program Officer, Communications
Position: Communications Intern – Fall 2010
Location: New York, NY
Timeframe: September – December (negotiable), 10 - 20 hours a week
Deadline to Apply: Rolling
* Please note this is an unpaid internship. *
To apply please submit a cover letter, résumé and two-page writing sample via e-mail to:
comminternship@wrcommission.org
No phone calls please.
The Women’s Refugee Commission/International Rescue Committee considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
The Women’s Refugee Commission/International Rescue Committee is an equal opportunity employer.
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