Summer 2021 TEPHINET Communications Intern, Task Force for Global Health
Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities
Role Description
The Communications Intern will provide support to the communications activities related to the conference as well as to other TEPHINET programmatic communications activities during the summer 2021 semester. Under the guidance of the Communications Manager, the intern will support the development of program and event websites, newsletters and reports; assist in the creation of communications materials for conferences and events; collect and categorize public health resources and project information for sharing via communications channels; and perform administrative and other duties as assigned. The intern may have the opportunity to contribute to specific projects depending on skills and interest.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of web copy and publications
- Assist in collecting information (through surveys, web research, and file searches) for inclusion in various communications materials
- Update and maintain databases of communications assets
- Assist in creating communications materials for TEPHINET conferences
- Provide support in graphics, photography and video production if candidate has these skills
- Copyedit documents written by native and non-native English speakers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Logistical Information
- Time frame: The ideal candidate could commit to working from May 10, 2021 through the end of the summer semester, with a possibility of extension into the fall 2021 semester.
- Availability: The candidate should be available for at least 20 hours per week.
- Location: The Task Force for Global Health is working remotely until at least June 30, 2021. This position will work remotely until then and possibly further into the year depending on the Task Force’s decision around reopening.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Interest in communications/marketing
- Interest in working in global or public health and/or international development
Preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional writing skills
- Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or another language besides English
- Experience in developing web content
- Skills in graphic design, photography and/or videography
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software
- Experience working in communications/marketing and/or global or public health
How to Apply
- Click here to read more about the position and apply to the posting on Handshake!
- Interested candidates must apply before April 30, 2021
- For questions about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager, Tina Rezvani, at trezvani [at] tephinet [dot] org
