Company/Organization: YWCA USA

Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The YWCA USA currently has an internship opportunity available to those with an interest in the Communications, Public Relations and Online Engagement aspects of nonprofit management. This is a great opportunity for someone who is studying public relations, mass communications, journalism, and/or marketing, or has recently graduated with a degree in one of these fields, and is looking for real work experience. This is an unpaid internship. College credit can be arranged.
Interns must commit to a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks, and a minimum of 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Department of Communications with external communications, online engagement projects and press outreach.
• Assist with communications around YWCA’s 2013 Annual Conference, advocacy initiatives, fundraising and promotion of local associations.
• Research and provide content for social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.).
• Draft, edit and proofread communications documents and outputs (blog posts, social media messages, media advisories and newsletters).
• Assist in tracking media and social media coverage of YWCA and in circulating, posting and leveraging media coverage across platforms.
• Research and assist in the implementation of media outreach and partnership campaigns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

DESIRED SKILLS:
• Very strong writing and editing skills, and attention to detail.
• An open mind and willingness to learn.
• Ability to learn programs and processes quickly and to deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable working with the public, the media and others.
• Understanding and interest in bloggers, broadcast, cable, print and radio media.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, blogs) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding of Facebook and Twitter as it relates to non-profit outreach.
• A sincere interest in the YWCA’s mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.

Hours:

15-20

Length/Availability:

January - May

Start Date:

Jan. 30

End Date:

02/15/13, May 15

Additional Info:

INTERNSHIP LOCATION:
YWCA USA is located at 2025 M St., NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC, 20036. Our office is located four blocks from Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line.

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communications  non-profit  social  media  pr  media  women  racism  civil  rights  blogs  newsletters  website  html  online  internet  public  relations 

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