Communications Intern: Social Justice & Philanthropy

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $18/hour

Skills development in communications

Networking with foundation staff

Lunch series with Wellspring staff and

Internship networking events

Job summary

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund invites a Communications Intern to join its New York office and work under the Director of Communications. The role focuses on assisting with press materials, talking points, and event support while gaining exposure to programmatic and grantmaking activities.

The internship offers guidance from a seasoned communications team, opportunities to strengthen writing and media monitoring skills, and hands-on experience in branding and internal communications strategy

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a relevant field preferred (e.g., journalism, communications, marketing)
• One or two years of communications/journalism experience in a professional office environment preferred
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of AP Stylebook and/or Chicago Manual of Style
• Proven ability to follow through on a project
• High level of discretion and responsibility for handling confidential information
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite programs
• Familiarity with, and commitment to, human rights and social justice issues.
• Understands and values social justice — including racial and gender equity as an organizational operating principle — and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Learn to and assist with drafting press materials and internal documents.
• Learn to and assist with planning and preparing of talking points and presentation materials as needed.
• Support event logistics and planning.
• Monitor the internet and social media channels for positive and negative stories about WPF.
• Learn to assist with developing internal style guide for consistency.
• Ensure quality and consistent style and branding of content in print and on the website with strong copyediting and proofreading.
• Gather information and produce communications-related projects as assigned by the Director of Communications and in support of programs and executive team.
• Learn and assist with developing internal communications strategy.
• Plan and organize meetings and conference calls.
• Perform administrative tasks as requested (e.g., notetaking, file organizing).

Skills

English proficiency

AP/Chicago style

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Undergrad/Grad student in journalism/communications/marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund invites a Communications Intern to join its New York office and work under the Director of Communications. The role focuses on assisting with press materials, talking points, and event support while gaining exposure to programmatic and grantmaking activities.

The internship offers guidance from a seasoned communications team, opportunities to strengthen writing and media monitoring skills, and hands-on experience in branding and internal communications strategy