Reports To: Associate Director for Individual Giving
Team: Immigration and Refugee Program
Location: New York, New York
Grade: N/A
Salary: Starting Salary: N/A
Status: Non-Exempt, Non-Bargaining Unit.
Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit organization working to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
To Apply:
Please visit the link below to apply directly online to this position.
http://cws.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2h9xbooih0l
Please note that CWS does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted. All applicants are required to submit their resume using the on-line applicant tracking system.
Communications
CWS uses Applicant Stack for all communications, please be sure to check your e-mail frequently and please check your junk/spam folder. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those individuals shortlisted will be contacted.
Interns must work a minimum of 10 hours per week. The internship dates are flexible according to academic calendars, and preference is given to graduate students and those who can work more than the required hours (never more than 40). Expenses related to the daily commute to and from the office will be reimbursed up to $300 per month.
Fall: August 15th to December 16th — apply by August 5th
Interns are subject to the same standards as employees of CWS. The application and interview process is conducted by the Associate Director for Individual Giving in coordination with the CWS Human Resources Department. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to immigration@cwsglobal.org by the appropriate date.
Primary Purpose:
The Communications and Refugee Affairs Intern will work with CWS fundraising and communications efforts in planning several public events in the New York City metro area. The intern will focus on developing outreach materials and marketing strategy related to CWS’ annual benefit to be held in December of 2016, as well as preparing for the UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants on September 19th, 2016.
The ideal candidate will have a background in event planning, marketing, journalism, or other fundraising and donor outreach strategies. The intern will have exceptional editorial and writing skills, especially in web and email marketing contexts to create varied and engaging content. The intern will work with the Associate Director for Individual Giving to engage with the promotion of CWS programs in the New York metro area, and assist with CWS engagement related to the UN Summit in September.
Essential Duties:
Create outreach campaigns and manage correspondence with potential sponsors as well as nominees for CWS winter benefit event.
Create and distribute social media content as well as email marketing campaigns in coordination with the Associate Director for External Relations. whoops
Common Duties:
Review and craft refugee narratives for distribution to CWS supporters and refugee advocates in the New York City area.
Create narratives and graphic information that can be shared in CWS supporter updates newsletter and other outreach campaigns.
Draft CWS Newsletter and work with Associate Director for Individual Giving to grow distribution list of individuals interested in refugee resettlement.
Research and implement strategies for growing CWS social media engagement in the NYC area.
Work with Media and Policy Officer to create new digital content for CWS website and social media platforms.
Review CWS media contacts, updating information in CWS contacts database in coordination with Media and Advocacy Officer.
Requirements:
Interns must be enrolled in higher education. They must possess high quality writing and editing skills, proficiency with online communications tools, and possess creativity, initiative, and the ability to multi-task. Passion and commitment to the work of CWS is essential.
Education: Interns must be enrolled in higher education, with a preference for those obtaining a masters degree in journalism, communications, international affairs or other related fields.
Experience: Previous marketing experience, as well as social media and email campaign marketing preferred. Previous work experience and interest in refugee assistance, resettlement, or other direct social services preferred.
Other Skills:
Knowledge of adobe creative suite programs like InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoShop preferred.
Knowledge of digital campaign strategies and implementation techniques preferred.
Knowledge of web management programs like WordPress