About the position
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to serving immigrants and asylum seekers with high-quality legal services, advocacy, and support. The organization is binational, operating in El Paso, TX, southern New Mexico, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Founded in 1987, Las Americas was established to address the unmet legal needs of Central Americans fleeing civil war and political unrest. Since its inception, the organization has served nearly 50,000 individuals while advocating for a robust asylum system, working to reunify separated families, and pushing for systemic changes to U.S. immigration policy and practices. Today, Las Americas stands as a leading-edge organization rooted in social justice and human rights, comprising legal service providers, social workers, communicators, and policy experts focused on the needs of marginalized communities at the intersection of poverty and immigration. The public relations intern plays a critical role in responding to anti-immigrant laws in Texas, particularly in supporting the strategic communications team. This position offers hands-on experience during a pivotal time for the state, where the intern will assist in executing various strategies to build and maintain key performance metrics. Reporting directly to the director of strategic communications and collaborating closely with the executive director, the intern will be involved in a range of activities aimed at enhancing the organization's public relations efforts.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of PR campaigns and strategies.
- Monitor media coverage and compile media reports.
- Create and maintain media lists and contact databases.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating press events, conferences, and interviews.
- Support in writing and editing press releases, media pitches, and other PR materials.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and media outlets.
- Monitor social media platforms for mentions and engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Assist in crisis management and reputation management activities.
- Help maintain relationships with media contacts and influencers.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Previous experience or coursework in public relations or communications is preferred.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
- Availability to work on-site or remotely.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with social media analytics and monitoring tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop) is a plus.
- Strong interest in the field of public relations and a desire to learn and grow in the industry.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $15 - $20 an hour, commensurate with experience.
