Company/Organization: PAHO Foundation

Description:

Make a Difference in Pan American Health: Communications Internship

PAHO Foundation is seeking highly skilled and motivated interns interested in public health and communications/public relations. Interns will be an integral part of a small team supporting a myriad of communications projects from developing international media lists to drafting press releases and web content, helping to handle events logistics for health summits to social media outreach.

PAHO Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 that mobilizes private sector resources to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of the Americas. By bringing together partners with proven technical expertise, ingenuity and the capacity to improve the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, the Foundation builds healthier, more secure futures for families, communities and entire regions.

Qualifications:

Education:
• Bachelors degree in public relations, communications or other related field is required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong desire for candidates with an interest in global health, public health and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Experience:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Ability to multi task and prioritize
• Communications skills (e.g., media/social media, stakeholder partnerships)
• Self starter, motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Design skills a plus

Paid Internship Info:

Honorarium $1,500/month

Hours:

9 to 5 pm

Length/Availability:

Three month minimum

Start Date:

immediately

End Date:

07/01/15, at least three months or longer

Deadline:

ASAP

Additional Info:

No phone calls please.

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