POSITION TITLE: Communications Intern
REPORTS TO: Senior Communications Associate
OVERALL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Friends of the World Food Program is a non-profit organization focused on alleviating world hunger in support of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). We are seeking a fulltime Communications Intern to support the Communications Department's needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Draft and distribute press releases and media advisories
Create and maintain media lists and media log
Help with logistics of press events and special events
Gather and distribute daily news clips to staff
Maintain and update the Friends of WFP Story Bank
Conduct background research for reports and publications
Review daybook events for staff
Maintain organization's Facebook and MySpace pages
Maintain the general information e-mail
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The applicant must be a senior in college or possess a bachelor's degree. A desirable applicant will have strong writing skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Compensation
Interns will be paid $10/hour.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than three pages) to mreppas@friendsofwfp.org with "Communications Internship" in the subject line. Application deadline: April 30, 2008.
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