Communications and Advocacy Intern

About the position Responsibilities • Prepare and assist with communications for all state-led engagements • Assist advocacy staff and volunteers in planning and implementing state and federal non-partisan advocacy tactics and voter engagement activities • Monitor DC Council Committee activities and research select policy issues • Create digital, social, and print content for advocacy and community outreach • Assist with the production of MS Teams Live and Facebook Live events • Create and deliver a high-quality body-of-work portfolio before the internship's end • Create and deliver one special project of interns' making that supports a state objective Requirements • Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program • Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines • Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities • Ability to work well with diverse populations, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs & Zoom • Solid oral and written communication skills • Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with creating and editing videos • Knowledge of multiple social media platforms Benefits • Hourly range of $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates • Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits Apply tot his job Apply To this Job