Communications Intern - Tallahassee, FL, United States - International Rescue Committee
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
PLEASE NOTE: This internship will be available January 2024.
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers
lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war
or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we restore safety,
dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
Internship Overview:
The Communications Intern will assist the Community Engagements & Outreach Coordinator
in Social Media postings, communicationwith the community and community referral building. The CommunicationsIntern will identify and provide community resources to requesting clients and answerquestions from the public. Travel within Tallahassee may be required depending on
project needs.
Responsibilities:
* Assist Community Engagement & Outreach coordinator in identifying and cataloguing
available community resources
* Assist in responding to community inquires on social media and email
* Carry out administrative duties including data entry, filing, and labeling
*Utilize Canva working with the development team to ensure all communications created are within the IRC standard, and are created in a timely manner and as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Excellent communication and writing skills
* Organized with attention to detail
* Able to work independently and under pressure
* An interest in international issues
* Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
* Computer literacy - preferably with PC systems
* Must pass a background check ($51.00 fee)
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must attend IRC volunteer orientation training
* Must commit to at least 15 hours a week
Please note that this is an unpaid internship that will be based in Tallahassee, Florida. This position can be Hybrid or Remote.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.