Interactive Communications Intern/Project Assistant

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is seeking an Interactive Communications Intern to assist with online and other communications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit and update content on NDI.org;
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of materials electronically;
• Liaise with NDI's regional and functional teams for development of website content;
• Add resources to NDI's online document library;
• Help monitor blogs, social networking and reference websites for topics related to the Institute's programs or field of work and assist with related strategic online communications
• Track events around Washington and on Capitol Hill to provide context for twice-weekly summary for staff; and
• Assist with coordinating public affairs coverage of NDI events, including live-streaming, taking photos and distributing informational materials.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or earned a degree in communications, international relations or related course of study;
• Demonstrated educational or professional background in political science, democracy assistance, international relations, international development, interactive communications or related topics;
• Excellent writing skills for both online and offline audiences;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple assignments;
• Experience in the following highly desirable: HTML, website content management systems, Google Apps, social media best practices and basic visual editing software.

Comments
This is a paid internship. We are currently recruiting for an immediate start through spring 2015.Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Non-US citizens applying for internships and entry-level positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Please visit NDI's website at https://www.ndi.org/careers.

Apply Here

PI87377741 

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply Here