United States of America: Communications Intern

Internship Information: This is a part-time internship (working approximately 20 hours/week) for 10 weeks during the fall in NIJC’s loop office.

Summary: NIJC’s Communications team seeks a part-time intern for fall 2016 to assist with NIJC’s communications and marketing programs. This internship is an opportunity to learn strategies for engaging audiences through digital channels including social media and email, create engaging content, experience developing and executing an online fundraising appeal that provides critical funding for nonprofits, and understand how to use data and analytics for more effective programs.

Activities may include:

· Crafting content for NIJC’s website, emails, and social media accounts

· Collecting, editing, and organizing client stories from program staff

· Pulling and analyzing data from NIJC’s social media accounts and email marketing statistics

· Assisting with creating and implementing digital strategy for NIJC’s annual appeal year-end fundraising campaign

· Assisting with special projects

Qualifications:
Interns must have a passion for our issues and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Experience with Windows XP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is a must. Database experience is very helpful. Design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite software a plus. Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

To apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, a brief writing sample (1-2 pages on any topic), a transcript, and contact information for 2-3 references to Tarrajna Walsh (contact information below).
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, although we do encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applicants interested in more than one project may specify the projects of interest in a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please.**Send applications and questions to:**

Tarrajna Walsh
Executive Coordinator
National Immigrant Justice Center
A Heartland Alliance Partner
208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60604
twalsh@heartlandalliance.org