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Communications, Development, and Administration Intern

About the job

Are you passionate about topics such as migration, refugees and LGBTIQ rights? Do you have experience or an interest in communications and/or nonprofit development? Do you have great attention to detail?

ORAM advocates for the protection of extremely vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers who are fleeing persecution based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression (SOGIE). This Communications, Development, and Administration Internship gives you the opportunity to assist with the development of our communications strategy, report on areas of interest such as human rights, migration, and refugees, support funding opportunities; and much more.

This Communications, Development, and Administration Internship will assist with the development of our communications strategy, report on areas of interest such as human rights, migration, refugees, support funding opportunities, and much more.  You will also gain professional development training and a professional network of peers as you join a cohort of interns in serving with various teams across Alight and partner organizations.

Duties include, but may not be limited to, the following:

  • Utilizing Microsoft Word, Canva, and Wix to create communications content

  • Scheduling and distributing communications content using Buffer

  • Providing technical and editorial website support

  • Assisting with event-planning

  • Researching donors and funding opportunities

  • Assisting with grant applications and maintenance of ORAM’s donor database

  • Attending regular Zoom meetings with the Communications and Development Coordinator

  • Gathering performance analytics from ORAM’s website, blog posts, newsletters, and social media channels and sharing them with the communications team

  • Evaluating communications analytics and proposing new ideas and strategies

Desired Skills include, but may not be limited to, the following:

  • Interest in a career in communications or development (degrees in communications or social sciences are preferable)

  • Experience with social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

  • Strong grasp of social media management and campaign development

  • Experience creating engaging social media content

  • Knowledge of Canva and Adobe Creative Suite

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

  • Knowledge of issues facing asylum seekers and refugees and/or interest in LGBTIQ issues

  • Energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor

  • Familiarity with ORAM’s existing communications channels and content

  • Knowledge of social media analytics software including Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, and Twitter Analytics

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required

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ORAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment and internships without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. ORAM complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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