Social Media Intern

SCOPE OF WORK: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC is at work today in more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities. The IRC’s Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department creates opportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in the US. RAI serves nearly 50,000 individuals each year in the US through a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at achieving outcomes in five impact areas: Health, Safety, Economic Wellbeing, Education, and Power.  

The New York and New Jersey office supports a diverse group of clients including refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, trafficking survivors, and immigrants from a range of backgrounds. The New York and New Jersey office programs are focused on refugee resettlement, economic empowerment, health and wellness, immigration services, anti-trafficking support, and more. Our strength and success lie within our core values of Service, Accountability, Equality, and Integrity. We are strongly motivated by our clients and are dedicated to delivering high-impact and quality programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Media Intern will work with the Development Team for New York and New Jersey.  The Development Team is responsible for raising funds to support IRC programs, building community connections, engaging potential donors, and raising the profile of IRC in NY and NJ.  The Social Media Intern will help the Development Team grow their social media presence to improve awareness, drive fundraising, and reach new audiences.   

• Work with the Development Team to promote IRC’s work in New York and New Jersey to raise funding, engage supporters, and raise awareness 
• Create engaging content for all major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and others.   
• Brainstorm ideas for social media projects and opportunities  
• Schedule content to be published on social media at ideal times  
• Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activities  
• Assist with curating social media content for events, stand-alone campaigns, and other projects  
• Other duties as assigned 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

Student will learn how to utilize social media platforms to raise awareness and drive fundraising for a non-profit organization.  

Student will gain firsthand experience with fundraising strategies and skills at a leading non-profit organization.  

Student will have the opportunity to learn about IRC’s program areas in depth, including refugee resettlement, economic empowerment, health and wellness, immigration services, anti-trafficking support, and more.  

 REQUIREMENTS: 

• Volunteers must be based in the U.S. Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years. 
• The requirements include: 
• Currently enrolled in Undergraduate Program or Masters Program, or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last 2 years.  Applicants studying Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing are encouraged to apply.   
• Experience working with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube platforms.  
• Familiarity with graphic design software or other tools to create eye-catching social media content.    
• Ability to work in person in New York City or Elizabeth (NJ) at least 1 day per week.  
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.  Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, or another language is an asset, but not required.