Communications Intern
About the Better Life Lab
The Better Life Lab at New America is a small team of researchers and storytellers working in solidarity with the movement for work-life justice. We focus on gender equity, elevating the value of care, and rewiring social policy and workplace culture to work for today’s families. The team works collaboratively to maximize its impact on workplace culture, social policy, and gender equality. It employs a variety of innovative tactics and iterates on them based on analysis of their efficacy.
Position Summary
The Lab is looking for a communications intern to work 20 hours per week from September 30, 2021 through December 22, 2021. The intern will work remotely or out of New America’s Washington, DC office and will be paid $15-$25 per hour depending on experience. The Lab is open to candidates living abroad with U.S. work authorization. Please note that temporary employees at New America are not eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
The communications intern will:
- Write the weekly Better Life Lab newsletter, Your Life, Better, and work with the Lab’s team members to edit and publish it.
- Manage the Better Life Lab’s Twitter presence by crafting and posting a mix of original and partner content.
- Work with New America’s Communications team to develop communications plans for the Lab’s reports, events, and projects in advance of release.
Qualifications
- A background in public policy, journalism, sociology, gender studies, communications, or other subjects with a demonstrable connection to the Lab’s focus areas (work-family justice, work redesign, gender equity).
- Able to convey complex information, including academic research and public policy, to a broad and diverse audience in a concise, clear, and conversational manner.
- Able to keep track of deadlines and communicate potential conflicts with the Lab’s staff.
- Able to give and receive timely feedback and edits.
- Able to think creatively about how to advance a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism both within the Lab and beyond.
It’s ok if you don’t have this exact combination of skills. Let us know what your strengths are and any other skills you think will help our team’s efforts.
Application process
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions in less than 750 words:
- Describe a situation or project where you broke down a complex idea, policy, or piece of research for non-experts. How did you identify and explain the most important details? Was your audience able to grasp key concepts? Why or why not?
- (Optional) Describe any skills or areas of expertise you feel are key to this role that we did not include.
This job posting will be pulled down by close of business on August 5, 2021 or once we receive 250 applications, whichever is sooner.
EEO Statement
New America is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.