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Marketing & Communications Fall Intern

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 Start Date: August 2010 – December 2010
Availability: 20-25 hours/week, days negotiable
Location: Washington DC
Status: Unpaid internship/volunteer position

Summary: The Marketing and Communications Intern supports the Marketing and
Communications Department to effectively communicate Grameen Foundation’s work,
mission and goals to external stakeholders, partners, the microfinance and technology
industries and the general public. S/he will assist with projects ranging from video
editing and blogger outreach to media relations and communication-focused writing, as
well as general administrative support. The Marketing Intern will report to a member
of the Marketing and Communications team and will be expected to work part time,
with hours and schedule to be negotiated (schedule must fall during working hours from
9:00am-5:00pm M-F).
 
Reporting and relationships: Marketing & Communications Associate
 
Essential Internship Position Functions:
-Assist with management of GF events/speaking engagements/conferences.
-Assist with developing, researching and writing story ideas for e-newsletter
-Assist with Grameen Foundation offline and online communications. Activities
may include: updating web pages, editing and writing copy as needed, conducting
blogger outreach, organizing photo archives, etc.
-Prepare research briefs
-Provide general administrative support and other duties as needed.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This position requires attention to detail;
strong communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent interpersonal skills; and
the ability to prioritize among competing tasks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is
required, as well as some knowledge and proficiency in web 2.0, video editing, research,
communications-oriented writing.
 
Education and Experience: High school diploma and 2 years relevant work experience
or college coursework; Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited college or university
preferred.
 
Apply by e-mail to trobinson@grameenfoundation.org by Friday, July 30th. Please put “Marketing & Communications Intern” in the subject line and send cover letter, resume and two
writing samples (five pages max; may be excerpt from larger work). No phone calls

 

 

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