Marketing & Communications Internship - Friendship Ambassadors Foundation

Company overview

The driving force behind the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation has always been about changing the world for the good of humanity. Our mission is to empower youth to become the leaders and changemakers who will strive together to create a sustainable world free of war, oppression, exclusion, and poverty. Through a worldwide network, programs, and services, we are harnessing the power of friendship as a catalyst for greater understanding, shared learning, and sustainable action. A hallmark of FAF’s work is The Youth Assembly, a twice-yearly conference that aims to connect the next generation of leaders with the resources and knowledge they need to further positive social and environment change.

Internship overview

• Support the execution of communication projects and campaigns that advance the foundation’s mission of creating a better world through youth exchange, development, and action.
• Play a vital role in helping transform our strategic goals into engaging visuals and dynamic content
• Develop, write, and edit content across different channels (e.g. blog, email marketing, social media)
• Assist in executing communication activities during events and conferences, including livestream, reportage, interviews, and photo/video documentation
• Understand and translate strategic organization goals and requirements into visually compelling graphics or communication materials (e.g. brochures, banners, flyers)
• Identify media contacts and pitch timely and relevant stories
• Organize and maintain photo, video, and media archives
• Assist the team with miscellaneous tasks as needed

Suggested qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Film/Photography, or Graphic Design; International Relations major with interest in Global/Cultural Communications are welcome
• At least one year of relevant internship or work experience preferred
• Must be able to provide a portfolio of sample written or graphic design work
• Must be savvy in all major social media platforms
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for various media
• Graphic design, photography, video editing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, photo and video editing applications
• Familiarity of content management platforms, web development tools, HootSuite, HTML, and CSS

How to apply

Email joinus@faf.org with the subject line "Marketing & Communications Internship - Fall 2020". Must include an updated resume and personalized cover letter.

PLEASE NOTE

• This internship is located in Stamford, CT, which is easily accessible from New York City. Transportation reimbursement will be provided.
• Exact dates of the internship are flexible and can be worked out. While not absolutely necessary, priority may be given to candidates who are able to stay through or return for the Youth Assembly conference itself (likely February 2021).