Advocacy & Communications Intern — DC Policy Outreach

FACT Coalition; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

FACT Coalition in Washington, DC is seeking an Advocacy Intern for Fall Semester 2016. The intern will assist with communications, advocacy, and operational tasks to achieve strategic policy goals.

This unpaid position involves logistics for meetings and public events, communication with Coalition members, and general administrative support. Prior experience in social media and event organization is preferred. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong writing and organizational skills.

Formación

• Excellent skills in copy editing and persuasive writing.
• Strong organizational and logistical skills.
• Resourcefulness and creativity.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize information technology skills.
• Team player who can deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Some related experience using social media, blogging, or websites as advocacy tools.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain the Coalition’s various email list-serves.
• Assist in organizing public events and logistics.
• Help draft and circulate agendas for meetings.
• Assist with advocacy actions using the Salsa database.
• Draft the weekly 'Just the FACTS' newsletter.

Conocimientos

Copy editing

Persuasive writing

Organizational skills

Social media usage

Event organization

Information technology skills

Writing and speaking skills

Descripción del empleo

FACT Coalition in Washington, DC is seeking an Advocacy Intern for Fall Semester 2016. The intern will assist with communications, advocacy, and operational tasks to achieve strategic policy goals.

This unpaid position involves logistics for meetings and public events, communication with Coalition members, and general administrative support. Prior experience in social media and event organization is preferred. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong writing and organizational skills.