Communications Intern, Economic Education Project

The Hub Project

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hub is accepting applications for an Economy Campaigns Intern to support the Campaigns department in the execution of advocacy campaigns focused on educating the public about critical economic issues and urging elected officials to support policies that benefit working people and families. Our campaigns leverage a mix of grassroots organizing, paid media, and earned media tactics to advance the goals of the Hub and its allies. This is a paid position. The Hub Project is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

Requirements

Interest and background in progressive causes.
Effective multitasker with excellent communication skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and analytical.
Proactive with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Passionate about issues related to the economy and social justice.
Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Skilled researcher with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize information.
Skilled writer with the ability to modify messages and tone.

Responsibilities

Support the Economic Education Project’s campaign planning process, including drafting and editing program memos.
Draft press and policy materials and/or digital content.
Provide logistical support for earned media events such as town halls, press conferences, roundtables, lobby days, etc.
Help communicate our work to key partners.
Assist with media monitoring and basic research on the media landscape.
Attend partner meetings and share follow up information.
Other projects as assigned.