Social Media/Web Design Intern
Rise Against Hate is hiring interns for our upcoming intern program. We are a registered 501(c)(c) non-profit organization that offers internships to those passionate about civil rights and liberties! We also work with schools to help students get college credit.
Rise Against Hate is a non-profit committed to raising awareness about racism and civil rights, investigating racial disparities, and providing public awareness in law. Since 2020, we've accomplished this through research, investigations, and providing results and information to the public. Additionally we provide training to further raise awareness. You can learn more about us at riseagainsthate.org
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain new, professional experiences and continue to build on experiences you may already have. The responsibilities of interns will expose you to skills such as data acquisition/analysis, research, web and marketing design, and much more depending on your interests. Interns are able to work in a number of different fields that are of significance to them making this a completely customizable experience.
Internship Details
Project Details: This semester Rise Against Hate will be focusing on identifying racial disparities and inequalities in proposed legislation regarding constitutional rights and liberties.
Location: Rise Against Hate offers 100% virtual internships, you can work from wherever in the United States you like! Those in the D.C or New Jersey area may have an opportunity for in-person events.
Training and Development: All interns will go through weekly training and development opportunities that help prepare you to take on a variety of projects. Rise Against Hate has a structured program that meets and exceeds NACE standards.
Networking: Rise Against Hate promotes networking opportunities between interns, professionals, board members, and community leaders.
Job Duties
Some job duties performed by the Social Media intern Include:
- Manage Rise Against Hate’s social media accounts
- Create and manage a social media and public relations posting calendar.
- Create and manage a website/blog featuring the work of Rise Against Hate
- Create graphic designs to be used on social media and Rise Against Reports
Applicants are expected to have the following:
- Interns must be able to start early to mid November 2022
- G.P.A. of at least 3.0
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Availability to work at least 12 hours per week
- Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Website Management and Design
- Passion for Civil Rights
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Interest in the American legal system
- Ability to separate personal beliefs from work and research
Rise Against Hate is aware of the burden that unpaid internships place on students. We are willing to work with students on the possibility of a small stipend to cover any costs associated with the internship program.
Rise Against Hate does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Rise Against Hate Is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Important Notice: Some schools require students to seek approval before participating in an internship. Please check with your school to ensure you are able to intern with our nonprofit organization.
If you have any questions about Rise Against Hate or internship opportunity please don’t hesitate to email jacob.plourde@riseagainsthate.org.