Fall '21 Internship | Digital
Civic Nation is currently seeking a Digital intern for its Communications team. The intern, reporting to the Digital Director, will provide digital and social media content support in coordination with the digital team.
ABOUT THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
The Communications team manages all external-facing communications for Civic Nation and its initiatives. This includes developing communications strategy and messaging, building relationships with media, placing stories, press releases, op-eds, and talking points. In addition, the Digital team for Civic Nation leads digital strategy for Civic Nation. The digital team provides strategy support to all current CN initiatives, including any new projects that join the organization. This includes developing strategy for email, social media, sms, and other digital tools and platforms.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more.
Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.
YOUR IMPACT
This position requires strong writing skills for drafting and editing email and social media content. Interns also may be asked to track social media and email analytics for weekly digital reports. Successful candidates will have a positive and professional attitude, be a self-starter, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask. This is an exciting position for someone who is a digital native and is seeking a way to use their skills to make real change. Bonus points for anyone who has a passion for graphic design or spends hours sending memes to their friends.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- A passion for civic engagement and the current political landscape
- Understanding of the current digital media landscape, including social media trends and culture
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Experience drafting social media or other digital content for an organization (non-profit experience preferred).
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- A strong commitment to Civic Nation’s mission
- An open-minded approach to operating within a dynamic organization
- Ability to work with diverse communities and individuals with varying perspectives
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
COMPENSATION & EXPECTED HOURS
This is a part-time, three-month-long commitment commencing September 8, 2021, and ending December 10, 2021. Interns are expected to work up to 20-hours each week and will be compensated at the rate of $15.20 per hour.
TO APPLY
Please visit civicnation.org/careers to submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until July 7, 2021. Applications will be accepted until June 25, 2021. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to be an intern for Civic Nation.
At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.