Public Affairs & Communications Intern

Internship Description

Fertility Within Reach (FWR) is a non-profit organization that advocates for fertility health benefits at the individual, professional, and legislative levels. This internship is focused on maintaining our communications through our website and social media platforms and writing blog posts and a monthly newsletter on topics relevant to fertility healthcare. The intern will work with the communications committee to understand FWR’s mission and create content that aligns with the mission. In this position, interns will gain skills and experience in non-profit work by managing the following responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving website functionality
• Writing blog posts and monthly newsletters to educate and inform audiences on current topics and issues in fertility healthcare, and the work being done at FWR
• Researching to find articles and stories relevant to FWR’s mission and vision, and posts on our social media platforms to invite conversation and interaction
• Monitoring and replying to conversations/interactions
• Responding to online inquiries appropriately and/or directing to the appropriate FWR employee or Board Member
• Updating and growing the email contact list
• Providing the communication team with monthly updates
• Assisting with events and/or fundraisers
• Contributing to the team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Aid in the development and distribution of press releases and/or research

Regular responsibilities of this job will include writing and delivering press releases, monitoring media for content that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals, responding to any relevant news, and building relationships with journalists. 

Non-profit work is exciting and dynamic. The responsibilities of this internship may shift with the direction of our communication initiatives, as we are constantly developing new ideas to aid our cause, and new responsibilities and projects become available regularly.

This is an unpaid internship. We can assist with completing any documentation for university-sponsored stipends.

Eligibility Requirements 

• Creative self-starter with a passion for empowering and advocating for family-building access
• Experience with GoDaddy website builder (or willing to learn)
• Experience with social media platforms (or willing to learn)
• Experience with digital editing software, Canva preferred (or willing to learn)
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the team
• Be flexible and willing to take on other tasks in this start-up environment
• Have your own computer and access to the internet
• Available for a minimum of 5-10 hours per week

Location

Our internship program is fully remote. Opportunities for in-person work may be available for interns based in the Boston area. However, the location of the applicant does not influence hiring decisions.

Schedule 

This is a summer-long unpaid position at a minimum of 5-10 hours per week. Given the intern’s interest and availability, the internship may continue during the fall semester.

Contact

If interested in this position, please either apply on Handshake or send your resume and cover letter to Davina Fankhauser at fertilitywithinreach@gmail.com and Isabella Avina at ima36@georgetown.edu.