Virtual Spring 2022 Internship Opportunity - Communications, Social Media & Graphic Design
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
- Please note that our office is currently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic but we continue to provide our services remotely. For spring 2022, this internship will follow a remote model, which will be fully supported by an assigned supervisor throughout the entire internship.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Rian Immigrant Center, located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Communications and Graphic Design intern to become an integral part of our vibrant communications team. Learn and use your skills to develop our social media presence (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn), maintain our website (WordPress), help create our marketing materials using your Graphic Design skills and knowledge, and contribute to all other communications effort.
· Perfect opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience as part of a small Communications team in a non-profit setting, where you will be given significant responsibility, while receiving on the job training and support
· Make a difference and help empower the lives of Immigrants and Refugees
· Work with a fun and supportive team
· Gain solid experience and learn new skills in a supportive non-profit environment with a real community feel
COMPENSATION
We are glad to assist with any requirements to qualify an eligible student for academic credit. This is an unpaid internship, but we may be able to offer a partial monthly stipend for interns who can work 20+ hours a week
TIME COMMITMENT
· 15+ hours per week, between Monday and Friday - willing to work with class/work schedules and hours are negotiable. We are closed on the weekends so the internship will take place between Monday and Friday.
DATES
January 2022 – May/June 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media
· Craft engaging and original social media posts to promote the mission and activities of the Rian Immigrant Center
· Support us in being a thought-leader and advocate on current immigration related issues
· Develop responsive and collaborative social media campaigns
Newsletter
· Support the production of our monthly online newsletter by writing about the immigrants we serve, our staff and volunteers, and the programs we offer
· Design the newsletter using our GetResponse templates
· Contribute to the development of our Executive Director’s weekly blog
Website
· Update our website with current events and stories from the Rian Immigrant Center
· Create images for web and update images on our website
· Support us in utilizing the website as a tool to reach potential donors, clients, and partners
Marketing
· Design marketing materials for our communications department (reports, social media, campaigns, newsletters, event invitations, etc) that adhere to brand guidelines (previous design experience preferred)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enjoy working in a flexible, dynamic, and multicultural environment and are passionate about making a difference for immigrant families in this tumultuous political climate
· Graphic design experience, and knowledge of Adobe Suite preferred
· Experience using and uploading media to Wordpress (not required but helpful)
· Excellent communication and research skills
· Organization, attention to detail and time management skills
· Bilingual, or multilingual, helpful but not required
· Enthusiasm for the mission of the Rian Immigrant Center and a commitment to and understanding of social justice and anti-racism
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications
- Organization, attention to detail and time management skills
HOW TO APPLY:
- Please email your resume and cover letter to volunteering@riancenter.org.
- You also need to complete our online application form, which can be found here: https://www.riancenter.org/internship-application/
The Rian Immigrant Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds and language skills to apply. Co-ops are NOT required to be native English language speakers.
ABOUT THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER
(Formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center)
We empower over 3,500 immigrants and refugees annually from more than 120 countries by providing the legal, wellness and educational support they need to build successful lives. Building on our Irish roots of welcoming others and social justice, we help newcomers find community, and we stand up for immigration policies that are humane and just. America is a nation of immigrants, and despite the current political climate, we are proud to continue the tradition of welcoming immigrants to this country and working together to create a better future for all.
Our vision is of a society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. Rooted in the Irish tradition of hospitality, we work to create a safe and welcoming place for people from around the world who come to our Center and are actively committed to promoting anti-racism in our workplace and our classrooms.
For more information on the Rian Immigrant Center, please visit www.riancenter.org