COORDINTES WITH Media and public relations team, Content team, Design team, Digital and Supporter Engagement team, Brand and Engagement teamPURPOSE OF THE POSITION Oxfam America is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Intern to work closely with its Public Engagement division. This position will provide communications support to a diverse and multi-functional Public Engagement division in service of Oxfam’s mission to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Work with staff on the content and design teams, media relations team, digital and supporter engagement and brand and engagement teams to help deliver on communications goals. The Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and get an inside understanding of communications, campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing and outreach within an international development agency. The internship offers a friendly and open work environment of supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor and compile news mentions of Oxfam’s work, help maintain database of US-based journalists and support admin work of media team.
Manage and respond to incoming requests from journalists
Provide administrative support, including data entry, volunteer follow up, and fulfillment for community events like Hunger Banquets, mobilizations, and other brand building initiatives
Research potential partnerships and influencer collaborations and assist the Brand and Engagement team with toolkits and instructional content
Create graphics for social media posts using Canva.Support task management for the Public Engagement division in Asana, Oxfam’s project management software
Coordinate with Content Lead the uploading and sign-off of content from Oxfam America and select country teams into Inuru, ensuring photo, video, and text assets are tagged and have complete metadata, include interviewee consent forms, and meet our ethical standards. Edit photos to remove duplicate or substandard shots
Train Oxfam America staff to use Inuru, Oxfam's Global Asset Management database, serving as focal point for questions about downloading and uploading assets, and other features.
Other supporting tasks for Public Engagement neededPOSITION EXPECTATIONS Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission, values and goals.
Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners and the communities we serve.
