Part-Time Communications and Special Projects Internship

Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership seeks a part-time Communications and Special Projects Intern based in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on drafting messaging, planning content for social media, research, and event support, reporting to the External Affairs Director.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong writing and organizational skills, passionate about social justice and serving low-income families in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently earned BA in Communications/Public Relations or closely related field.
• Strong writing and organization skills are required.
• Ability to work in the BRHP office and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft content and design graphics for social media, blogs, newsletters, and email campaigns.
• Create and maintain media lists, monitor coverage, and prepare news clips.
• Assist BRHP correspondence reviews, including letters and marketing materials.
• Support day-to-day office tasks and event planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Creativity

Organization

Attention to detail

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

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Part-Time Communications and Special Projects Internship

Intern Baltimore Headquarters, Baltimore, MD, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1020

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

The Opportunity
The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP) is a non-profit organization that operates the Baltimore Housing Mobility Program, a housing mobility and counseling program that assists over 4,000 qualified families throughout the Baltimore region in moving from areas of concentrated poverty to quality and affordable housing in areas of higher opportunity. BRHP assists families in obtaining housing and transitioning to communities with strong schools, low crime, and ample job opportunities in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties.

BRHP seeks a part-time Communications and Special Projects Intern who is passionate about social justice and civil rights issues, with a particular interest in serving families with low incomes in Baltimore. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and demonstrate empathy, creativity, strong writing and organization skills, and great attention to detail. Duties will include drafting and reviewing messaging, planning content for social media accounts, research, and event planning and operational support. The intern will report to the External Affairs Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work for the intern position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required, and the intern is expected to perform other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities could include:

• Assisting with special projects/initiatives, external meetings, outreach events, presentations, and marketing efforts
• Drafting content and designing graphics for social media, blog, newsletters, and email campaigns, and presentations
• Creating and maintaining media lists, monitoring media coverage, and preparing news clips
• Assisting in BRHP correspondence reviews, including letters and marketing materials
• And supporting the day-to-day tasks in office as needed.

General Requirements

• Honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic
• Professional and appropriate behavior, dress, and respect for colleagues, clients and external partners
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to think outside of the box creatively
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines and adapt to change
• Experience working with a diverse population
• Ability to work in the BRHP office

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to understand BRHP's mission, policies, and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and presentation software, such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and creative software like Canva
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Qualifications

• A current junior or senior enrolled in an accredited institution, or recent graduate within the past year at the time of application, pursuing or with an earned Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in Communications/Public Relations, English, Business/Marketing, Public Administration, Social Science, or a closely related field.

Job type: Temporary Part-Time; 3-6 months

Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm

BRHP is located in the heart of downtown Baltimore at 100 N. Charles Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm
10-16 hours a week