Intern Public Engagement Communications Intern

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.

• 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 for community events like Hunger Banquets and other brand building initiatives
• Track hashtags, influencer campaigns, conversations, and trends on social media
• Assist in social media posting and community management
• Review and proof digital and web content
• 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.

• 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.
• Other supporting tasks for Public Engagement needed.

The intern must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher in related field(s)

• One-year experience of relevant work or educational experience in communications or a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Digital and/or social media experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to see jobs to completion; to set priorities among tasks; to engage in problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy in data Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Interest in furthering knowledge about Oxfam and global social justice issues, and high level of personal energy and commitment.
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and a team player with a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values.

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