Public Engagement Intern

Oxfam America • Boston, MA

12h • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Oxfam America is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Intern to work closely with its Public Engagement division. This position will provide communications support to a diverse and multi-functional Public Engagement division in service of Oxfam’s mission to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Work with staff on the content and design teams, media relations team, digital and supporter engagement and brand and engagement teams to help deliver on communications goals. The Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and get an inside understanding of communications, campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing and outreach within an international development agency. The internship offers a friendly and open work environment of supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher in related field(s)
• One-year experience of relevant work or educational experience in communications or a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Digital and/or social media experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to see jobs to completion; to set priorities among tasks; to engage in problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy in data
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Interest in furthering knowledge about Oxfam and global social justice issues, and high level of personal energy and commitment
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and a team player with a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and compile news mentions of Oxfam’s work, help maintain database of US-based journalists and support admin work of media team.
• Manage and respond to incoming requests from journalists
• Provide administrative support, including data entry, volunteer follow up, and fulfillment for community events like 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, Oxfam’s project management software
• Coordinate with Content Lead the uploading and sign-off of content from Oxfam America and select country teams into Inuru, ensuring photo, video, and text assets are tagged and have complete metadata, include interviewee consent forms, and meet our ethical standards. Edit photos to remove duplicate or substandard shots
• Train Oxfam America staff to use Inuru, Oxfam's Global Asset Management database, serving as focal point for questions about downloading and uploading assets, and other features.
• Other supporting tasks for Public Engagement needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees