Summer 2024 Communications Intern
- $19 Hourly
- Internship
Avid Core is looking for a part-time intern to assist with supporting communications and outreach efforts for our federal government, state agency, and non-profit clients. This is a paid internship that runs from June through September 2024.
The Avid Core Summer 2024 intern must be based in the Washington D.C. metro area. While day-to-day activities will be remote, the intern will be asked to attend and support in-person client events in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area.
To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through our BambooHR job board. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
Avid Core is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, Veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join the Avid Core team.
Duties
- Staff pop-up events in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area
- Lead the execution of a communications project with supervision
- Assist with the development and implementation of communications strategies
- Team with Avid Core staff and clients on designing and developing graphics, reports, and informational materials
- Write blog posts and support the management of Avid Core's editorial calendar
- Craft social media posts and plan social media monthly calendars
- Support in-person and virtual meetings with research, detailed notetaking, and action item tracking
- Track and report social media and website analytics for clients and Avid Core
- Assist with the development and research of new business proposals
- Administrative tasks as assigned
- Coordinate a fun Avid Core event
Qualifications
- Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint) required
- Experience with Adobe InDesign (Able to run text, place photos, and apply styles) desired
- Experience with Canva desired
- Experience with WordPress desired
- Spanish, Arabic, or Amharic language proficiency (desired but not required)
We're looking for someone who is:
- Self-driven, organized, and able to prioritize
- Able to handle multiple responsibilities and willing to take on a wide variety of tasks
- Fun and energetic
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Detail-oriented
- Interested in learning about career options in the communications field
- Interested in event management and community engagement
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Either currently enrolled in a degree program or a recent graduate, preferably in journalism, communications, government, or similar field of study
Compensation: $19/hour
COVID-19 Vaccination: All employees of Avid Core are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Location: This is a remote position but candidates must be based in the Washington DC region. Candidates must have access to a computer, steady internet connection, and a phone.
Accommodations: Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.
Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the mid-Atlantic. We provide effective strategic communications, project management, publicoutreach,and innovative marketing strategiesto public and private sector clients. Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.
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