Intern, Public Engagement Communications

Summary

Join Oxfam America as an energetic and enthusiastic Intern to work closely with its Public Engagement division, providing communications support and gaining practical skills in a friendly and open work environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and compile news mentions of Oxfam’s work
• Manage and respond to incoming requests from journalists
• Provide administrative support for community events like Hunger Banquets and other brand building initiatives
• Track hashtags, influencer campaigns, conversations, and trends on social media
• Assist in social media posting and community management
• Review and proof digital and web content
• 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
• Edit photos to remove duplicate or substandard shots
• Train Oxfam America staff to use Inuru, Oxfam's Global Asset Management database

Benefits

Remote work