Company/Organization: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

Description:

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is seeking a Communications Intern to:
- Maintain and expand database of media, NGO, think tank, academia, and religious contacts;
- Post on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook;
- Help update website;
- Help prepare materials for distribution to the public and press, including press releases, policy briefs, newsletters, and reports;
- Create daily press clips for distribution;
- Help organize and provide logistical support for events such as press conferences, public hearings, and speaking engagements;
- Provide general administrative support as needed.

Qualifications:

Eligible candidates should be:
- U.S. citizens (or otherwise authorized to intern with the U.S. government);
- currently enrolled undergraduates or graduate students (including JD and LLM candidates); and
- able to successfully complete a background check.

Eligible candidates should have:
- a minimum 2.5 GPA;
- experience with Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook;
- knowledge of Adobe InDesign and other publishing programs;
- excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills;
- an interest in human rights and foreign policy;
- ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team; and
- a willingness to perform administrative tasks.

Hours:

Full or part time

Length/Availability:

8 week minimum

Start Date:

Internships available year-round

Deadline:

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Tags:

Communications  Media  Religion   

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