Intern, Public Engagement Communications

Oxfam America•Boston, MA

About The Position

Oxfam America is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic intern to support its Public Engagement division and help advance Oxfam’s mission to fight inequality, poverty, and injustice. The intern will work with colleagues across content, media relations, digital and supporter engagement, and brand and engagement teams to help deliver communications goals. The position offers practical experience and insight into communications, campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing, and outreach within an international development agency, along with a supportive environment that includes career advice and workplace mentoring. The intern will support communications and administrative work across the division, including media monitoring, journalist requests, community event support, social media graphics, project task management, and management of digital assets in Oxfam’s Inuru asset database. The intern will coordinate with the Content Lead to upload and review content, ensure assets are properly tagged and documented, and train staff on using the database. The intern is expected to keep up with relevant professional standards and trends, work collaboratively and respectfully, and support a team-based, problem-solving culture. The role requires commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values, gender justice, racial equity, diversity, and creating safe and accountable workplaces, projects, and relationships.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher in a related field.
One year of relevant work or educational experience in communications or a related field.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
Digital and/or social media experience.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks, prioritize among tasks, and engage in problem solving.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
Interest in learning more about Oxfam and global social justice issues, with a high level of personal energy and commitment.
Commitment to Oxfam’s mission, values, and goals, including gender justice, racial equity, and diversity.
Must meet Oxfam America safeguarding requirements; offers are contingent on satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated, a quick learner, and a team player.
Strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values.

Responsibilities

Monitor and compile news mentions of Oxfam’s work, help maintain a database of U.S.-based journalists, and support media team administrative work.
Manage and respond to incoming requests from journalists.
Provide administrative support, including data entry, volunteer follow-up, and fulfillment for community events such as Hunger Banquets, mobilizations, and other brand-building initiatives.
Research potential partnerships and influencer collaborations and assist the Brand and Engagement team with toolkits and instructional content.
Create graphics for social media posts using Canva.
Support task management for the Public Engagement division in Asana.
Coordinate with the Content Lead to upload and obtain sign-off for content from Oxfam America and selected country teams in Inuru; ensure photo, video, and text assets are tagged, have complete metadata and interviewee consent forms, and meet ethical standards; edit photos to remove duplicate or substandard shots.
Train Oxfam America staff to use Inuru and serve as a point of contact for questions about downloading and uploading assets and other features.
Perform other supporting tasks for Public Engagement as needed.
Stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting the role and demonstrate continuous learning.
Work effectively and collaboratively to support a team-based, problem-solving work culture that treats all persons with dignity and respect.
Support activities that contribute to a safe and accountable workplace, projects, and relationships for staff, partners, and communities served.