Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches an average of 90 countries and all 50 U.S. states with life-changing health programs, medicine and medical supplies. Americares is the world’s leading nonprofit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org.
DEPARTMENT AND POSITION SUMMARY:
Americares is seeking a dynamic, driven communications intern to join its Marketing and Communications team. The department is responsible for Americares global messaging, branding and visual identity; developing compelling written and visual content; executing successful public relations campaigns; and supporting the Development team’s communications with key constituents. The communications intern will focus on assisting with media relations and external communications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily/Weekly/Monthly:
1. Draft, proofread and assist with distribution of press releases;
2. Proofread additional marketing and communications materials created by department and others in organization;
3. Assist with creation of press reports on media coverage;
4. Assist with maintenance of communications library (magazines, newspapers and other periodicals);
5. Assist with ordering and distribution of branded apparel and other materials;
6. Perform other duties as required.
Long Term Projects:
1. Build/update media lists and research media contacts, growing ongoing consideration of new media markets;
2. Research industry influencers to determine potential outreach opportunities;
3. Assist with research on news topics in the fields of global health, disaster relief and health care;
CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
· Foster Americares values of responsiveness, results orientation, collaboration, efficiency and integrity.
· Passion for our mission and the desire to work within the global health/emergency response sector;
SKILLS:
Preferred
1. Formal writing experience;
2. Experience with Adobe Programs, Outlook and PowerPoint;
3. Current college junior or senior.
Required
1. Current undergraduate student, academic majors seeking: English, communications, public relations, journalism and marketing;
2. Career interest in writing, public relations or marketing with an emphasis on global health, international development, emergency response and/or international affairs;
3. Excellent research, proofreading and writing skills;
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
5. Strong organizational skills;
6. Outgoing creative thinker with the ability to innovate and take initiative;
7. Team orientation—balance focused on personal accountability and team goals.
EXPERIENCE GAINED
1. Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences;
2. Portfolio of published writing samples;
3. First-hand understanding of how a marketing and communications office functions;
4. Insight into organizational messaging and brand management.
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