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Events and Communications Intern

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 03
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Marketing
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Majoring in Business Administration, International Studies/Relations/Affairs, Hospitality, or other relevant fields;
  • Strong demonstrated interest in global women’s issues;
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills in English;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, sometimes under difficult or challenging circumstances;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and self-awareness;
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce).

Responsibilities

  • Event Coordination: Support event coordination for internal and external events. Liaise with catering, vendors, security and operations to ensure a smooth process that follows standard operating procedures.
  • Event Day of Coordination: Serve as a day of coordinator for events at VVHQ. Manage event logistics and serve as a central point of contact for day of operations.
  • Graphic Design: assist with the design and creation of marketing collateral and omni-channel promotional materials using Adobe Photoshop, Canva and emerging software applications; working closely with graphic design vendors for high-level initiatives
  • Coordinate Market Research: using multiple methods, including online surveys, polls, questionnaires, etc., and analyze data to uncover industry trends.
  • Assemble Reports: Assist with the compilation of monthly marketing analyses, digital insights, credit card and expense reports; consolidate data, summarizing and formatting information into formats established by various stakeholders.
  • Assist with Interdepartmental Communications: Compile and distribute relevant marketing and communications information to key stakeholders across various Vital Voices Departments.
  • DE&I Commitment: Embrace and model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment, and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices’ organization culture and success;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Invest in women. Improve the world.

Government
Industry
51-200
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded over 20 years ago, Vital Voices turns the traditional model of development on its head with a simple mission: invest in women, improve the world. With deep, individualized investments, Vital Voices seeks out creative and fearless women leaders with daring vision and proven local solutions. We then partner with them to amplify that impact and create global change. The women leaders we work with can participate in skill-building and network development efforts in three key areas: •Leadership development and global activation •Economic empowerment and entrepreneurship •Human rights and combatting violence against women These efforts come to life through our signature programs and individual, targeted investment approaches.