Communications Internship with the US Commission on International

Duties of the Communications Department Intern include the following:

• Maintains and expands database of media, non-governmental organization, think tank, academia, and religious contacts
• Posts on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook
• Helps update website
• Helps prepare materials for distribution to the public and press. This includes press releases, policy briefs, newsletters, and reports
• Creates daily press clips for distribution
• Helps organize and provide logistical support for events such as press conferences, public hearings, and speaking engagements
• Provides general administrative support as needed

Eligible candidates should have:

• At least two years of undergraduate study completed
• Experience with Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and other publishing programs
• Experience with website management and maintenance
• Willingness to do administrative work
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Willingness to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Interest in human rights and foreign policy
• Excellent writing and editing skills

Most internships are part-time (20-30 hours) and all are unpaid. Course credit is available. The Commission does not provide housing or pay moving expenses, however, will do provide a transport stipend to cover the costs of transport to and from the Commission.

To apply for an internship, please e-mail, fax or mail a resume, 3-5 page writing sample, 2-3 references and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you would like to intern at the Commission.?All applicants must specify the internship and semester in both the cover letter and the subject line of emailed applications.

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Internship Program United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 790
Washington, DC 20002
(PH)?202-523-3240; (FAX)?202-523-5020
(EMAIL)?internship@uscirf.gov

Source: http://hillzoo.com/capital-hill-dc-jobs/communications-internship-with-the-u-s-commission-on-international-religious-freedom/2012/08/21/

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