Communications and Digital Media Intern
Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Sanctuary works to end gender violence through three key areas: direct service; outreach, education and training; and systems-change advocacy.
Sanctuary currently seeks an intern to assist the Communications team. The intern will play a key role in supporting Sanctuary’s State-level advocacy efforts through digital media content creation. Ideal candidates should be organized, pro-active, willing to take on a diverse array of tasks, and well versed in intersectional feminist news and issues.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and develop informational webpages on Summer 2020 advocacy priorities
- Create social media graphics for advocacy campaigns
- Assist with the production of informational videos for advocacy campaigns
- Assist with the coordination of Sanctuary’s Advocacy Day in Albany, NY
- Create campaign event invites and other materials as needed
- Write occasional blog posts
- Be prepared to take on a diverse array of tasks
Supervision:
- Report directly to the Communications & Outreach Assistant
- Work closely with the Manager of Communications & Outreach
- Be available to support other members of the Development & Communications department and certain Program staff as needed
Qualifications:
· Experience with graphic design; Adobe Design Suite a plus
· Experience with iPhone video production; editing skills a plus
· Interest in social justice work, online activism, the movement to end gender violence, and intersectional feminist issues
· Outgoing, positive, and friendly personality
· Excellent organization skills
· Very strong written and oral communication skills
· Works well independently, as well as on a team
· Computer, phone, social media and internet research-savvy
· Familiar with MS Office Suite; knowledge of WordPress a plus
Hours:
· Hours are flexible, but intern must be available to come in to our lower-Manhattan office at least 10-20 hours a week
How to Apply:
To apply for this internship, please send a resume, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio of your work (optional) to Jess Francois, Manager of Volunteer Relations at JFrancois@sffny.org