Hours: 20-30 hours/week

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Location: Preference for applicants that are within commutable distance to either the Durham, NC or Washington, DC office.

Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:

• Practical experience with a large, global non-profit organization
• Planning and executing large-scale international events and sponsorships
• Experience collaborating with Corporate Communications colleagues as well as various technical teams within the organization
• Direct mentorship within the Public Engagement team
• Promoting projects, research, and thought leadership
• Exposure to working within a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Learning about communications strategies and practices
• Enhanced verbal and written communication skills through collaboration with the Corporate Communications team
• Managing multiple tasks and administrative duties efficiently
• Developing strong working relationships with team members and external stakeholders
• Gaining insights into public relations and engagement strategies
• Experience working with an inter-disciplinary team addressing global development challenges

Duties: 

The intern may contribute to various team or project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways:

• Track and manage deadlines and communications across events, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget for events, memberships and sponsorships
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications colleagues, business units, and outside partners to develop materials promoting and delivering a strong brand presence
• Assist with development of event prep presentations to ensure FHI 360 attendees are well-prepared as they represent the organization at industry convenings
• Record event metrics (including website impressions, attendees and speakers) and provide a report highlighting FHI 360’s presence and impact. Share these findings quarterly with the leadership team
• Support inter-team processes to ensure execution of key projects
• Contribute to the development of events systems, processes and best practices
• Support logistics for in-person events
• Arrange and assist with team meetings and country calls (e.g., assist with meeting preparation, meeting minutes and post meeting reports)
• Assist with project-related administrative tasks as needed, including managing schedules, taking meeting notes, and organizing files

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or within one year post-graduation in a related field of study: Communications, International Studies/Relations, International Development, or Public Relations
• Demonstrated interest in a related subject area through studies, work experience, and/or personal travel

• Excellent project management and organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Responsive to requests
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Strong writing and research skills
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Experience with project management software and Canva Pro design skills preferred, but not required

Typical Physical Demands:

• ​Remote office environment

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift to 10 lbs.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements