NARAL Pro Choice Mass. Job Opening

  • By: Ja-Ho King

Communications & Social Media Internship (Fall 2016)

15-20 hours per week unpaid internship.

Start date: Late August/early September, exact day flexible.

Summary: Work with a dynamic, young, talented staff and immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities of a professional non-profit communications program. This position is perfect for a student interested in nonprofit communications, social media, and press coverage.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

  • A commitment to reproductive rights and the mission of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
  • Outstanding written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of dominant social media platforms with competency using them to engage and motivate grassroots supporters, media, and thought leaders
  • Creativity and excitement about coming up with new and different ideas
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including a demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel
  • An ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility and a willingness to learn
  • Reliability and an ability to work quickly under time pressure when needed
  • A commitment to inclusion and to respecting diverse individuals and identities
  • Involvement in politics, campaigns, online fundraising or prior communications experience is a plus
  • Experience creating and/or editing websites in WordPress, HTML, etc. is a plus
  • Experience with graphic design and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. is a plus

Responsibilities:

The Communications & Social Media Intern will report to the Communications and Development Associate.

Communications:

  • Create social media posts on Facebook and Twitter to support organization’s current campaigns;
  • Supplement overall communications plans with creative content such as hashtags and other frameworks;
  • Direct rapid response communications through Facebook and Twitter by updating content and increasing the size of our following;
  • Update website content as needed

Press Relations:

  • Track the organization’s press coverage and keep all records updated;
  • Identify opportunities for press outreach;
  • Maintain media list;
  • Post press releases on organization’s website and social media

Administrative Support:

  • Supports Communications and Development Associate with scheduling, filing, and correspondence as needed.
  • Perform other administrative duties and tasks as assigned

Time Commitment and Compensation: 15-20 hours per week (flexible) between August-December 2016. This is an unpaid internship.

To apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Eliza Gercke, Communications and Development Associate, at eliza@prochoicemass.org.