Paid Spring Communications Intern

Democratic Majority for Israel; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Democratic Majority for Israel is seeking a creative, motivated Communications Intern to join our DC headquarters team. You will support the communications department, draft written correspondence, monitor media coverage, and assist with social media content and distribution lists.

Remote work is encouraged, with limited in-office opportunities for DC-based candidates. Ideal applicants are students or recent graduates with an interest in Israel, politics, grassroots organizing, and strong

Qualifications

• Interest in Israel, politics, grassroots organizing.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to interact with people of different backgrounds.
• Currently enrolled student or recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clips distribution list
• Maintain and update distribution lists
• Draft written correspondence
• Provide research support for the communications team, including monitoring news coverage and social media and tracking candidate statements
• Assist with drafting social media content
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Skills

Strong writing

Social media

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Politics interest

Education

Current student or recent graduate

Job description

Summary

Democratic Majority for Israel is seeking a creative, motivated, and energetic intern to work with our communications department. Interns will act as key members of our team and work directly with staff to play a substantive role in our advocacy and communication efforts. Candidates should possess an interest and familiarity with Israel, politics, grassroots organizing, and communication tools. This will be an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain experience in a fast-paced advocacy environment. Internship start and end dates are flexible. Interns can expect to work remotely. If the successful applicant is DC-based, there may be opportunities for in-office work, but it is not expected.

About Democratic Majority for Israel

We are proud Democrats who believe a vital component of the Democratic Party’s vision and values has been the commitment to a strong U.S-Israel relationship, rooted in shared values and common interests. Democratic Majority for Israel works to maintain and strengthen support for the U.S.-Israel alliance by providing resources to elected officials, candidates and the public, while advocating for our progressive values as proud pro-Israel Democrats.

Communications Intern Core Responsibilities

Support the Communications Department in the DC headquarters:

• Assist with clips distribution list
• Maintain and update distribution lists
• Draft written correspondence
• Provide research support for the communications team, including monitoring news coverage and social media and tracking candidate statements
• Assist with drafting social media content
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Communications Intern Qualifications

• Strong writing skills
• Experience with social media platforms
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team, implement collaborative projects, and think creatively
• Ability to interact with people of different backgrounds
• Strong interest in politics and foreign policy
• Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines without loss of quality
• Sense of humor

Compensation

Interns for Democratic Majority for Israel are paid $18.40/hour.

Equal Opportunity

DMFI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DMFI is anxious to recruit a staff that reflects our progressive values and the diversity of our country. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family or parental status, age or any other status protected by law or regulation. DMFI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.