Strategic Communications Intern

Intern, Strategic Communications

United Way

Alexandria, VA 22302

Temporary

ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. As the largest private nonprofit in the world, United Way’s work effects over 1,800 communities around the globe. We specialize in forming community-led solutions to the world’s toughest problems. This internship position takes place at the United Way headquarters where you will work with the top nonprofit professionals in the world. Learn more at unitedway.org.

INTERN EXPERIENCE AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us feel included, valuable, and productive. In addition to the hands-on experience you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly professional development workshops.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The internship opportunities are open to current students of a college program, or within 2 years of graduating. Applicants must be authorized to work within the United States and have all required documentation proving their authorization at the time of their application.

POSITION SUMMARY

United Way's Communications team is looking for an intern who can help support the building for the future of our organization. As we continue to expand our digital and social presence across multiple platforms we are looking for someone to help create content for a variety of audiences (internal, network partners, donors, etc.). This intern will work closely with the Communications team to develop this content and measure its performance.

PRIMARY PROJECTS

Work with the Communications team to measure and analyze the performance of digital content – including blogs, web page content and updates

Assist with developing website content, social content for partners, and email communication to donors

Analyze data from United Way’s public website, social, and newsletter creating a database of performance indicators

Continue to develop a mechanism for tracking and recording Media hits

Work with the communications team to create, design images and craft messages for United Way Worldwide staff to be used across employee communication platforms, including employee intranet

Other projects and initiatives as they arise

REQUIRED SKILLS

Interest in communications, including internal, external, corporate and partner

Organized, creative, and analytical thinker

Quick learner, with a can-do attitude

Comfortable working daily with a computer to complete work

Strong teamwork skills and ability to see a project to completion

PREFERRED SKILLS

Background in communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, marketing, and/or social media a plus, but not required

Willingness to learn new platforms and programs

PERKS

Weekly professional development workshops provided onsite

Chance to meet and work with top nonprofit experts in the country

Free coffee & tea onsite

Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage

Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station)

LOCATION

All Fall 2020 internships will be remote.

TIME FRAME

Fall 2020 Internships will take place from September 8 through November 25, 2020.

ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail katherine.graham@uww.unitedway.org or call 703-836-7100, ext. 324 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.

UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

We take the broadest possible view of diversity.

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.

LIVE UNITED.

Approved by the United Way U.S.A. Board of Trustees on March 6, 2019.

Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match and you are selected for an interview.