Communications Internship; WPF

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Internship Program is intended to provide significant practical training and experience in the areas of philanthropy, social justice and human rights. The internship offers an opportunity to work alongside an operations team supporting programmatic and grantmaking activities in human rights and social justice. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund will provide opportunities for learning and exposure to the operations side of philanthropy.

WPF’s newly established communications department is responsible for setting the strategy and direction for all internal and external communications that support the executive leadership and grantmaking program staff. Communications work includes, but is not limited to developing talking points and messaging, style guides and communications protocols, message training, communications plans and monitoring social media.

The communications department will host a Fall 2019 intern in the New York office. The Communications Intern will report to and work under the direction of, and in close collaboration with, the Director of Communications.

Responsibilities for the communications intern may include:

• Learn to and assist with drafting press materials and internal documents.
• Learn to and assist with planning and preparing of talking points and presentation materials as needed.
• Support event logistics and planning.
• Monitor the internet and social media channels for positive and negative stories about WPF.
• Learn to assist with developing internal style guide for consistency.
• Ensure quality and consistent style and branding of content in print and on the website with strong copyediting and proofreading.
• Gather information and produce communications-related projects as assigned by the Director of Communications and in support of programs and executive team.
• Learn and assist with developing internal communications strategy.
• Plan and organize meetings and conference calls .
• Perform administrative tasks as requested (e.g., note taking, file organizing).

• Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a relevant field preferred (e.g., journalism, communications, marketing)
• One or two years of communications/journalism experience in a professional office environment preferred
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of AP Stylebook and/or Chicago Manual of Style
• Proven ability to follow through on a project
• High level of discretion and responsibility for handling confidential information
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite programs
• Familiarity with, and commitment to, human rights and social justice issues.
• Understands and values social justice — including racial and gender equity as an organizational operating principle — and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, gender, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Hourly position ($18/hour)
• Develop and strengthen personal and professional skills in a workplace committed to the advancement of human rights.
• Acquire deeper understanding of the role philanthropic organizations play in promoting and advancing social justice and human rights
• Participate in weekly lunch series featuring Wellspring staff and expert outside speakers;
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