Women’s Edge Coalition Marketing and Communications Internship

Women’s Edge Coalition Marketing and Communications Internship Summer 2007

The Women’s Edge Coalition, a dynamic and cutting-edge international women’s organization based in Washington DC, seeks a summer intern to assist with communications and public relations work.

The Women’s Edge Coalition advocates for policies that support women worldwide in their actions to end poverty in their lives, communities and nations. Working with the Director of Communications, the intern will:

•Create and maintain a database of media contacts for the organization
•Help put together and mail out basic press kits
•Research internet-based public outreach strategies for the organization
•Catalog media mentions and organize publications and video materials
•Scan selected media weekly and track reporting on international women’s issues
•Assist in web marketing strategy of two new websites
•Help with other aspects of an evolving communications strategy

Qualifications:

* Commitment to women’s rights, justice and economic development.
* Excellent skills in written and spoken English.
* Completed a minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework in a related field; preference given to applicants with prior communications experience/ knowledge.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Internet research
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
* Attention to detail.
* Commitment of 20 hours per week or more.

Please send your resume, a one-page writing sample, a cover letter stating why you're interested in this position and contact information for 2 work (or study) related references to the address below. Be sure to mention “Communications Internship” on the application. All materials must be received by Monday, April 2, 2007. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This is an unpaid internship starting in May/June 2007 and ending in August 2007. However, a small stipend will be offered to help cover the cost of daily expenses. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. This position will remain open until it is filled.

Contact:     Anu Palan
                 Women’s Edge Coalition
                 1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 600
                 Washington, DC, 20009.
                 Email: apalan@womensedge.org
                 Website: http://www.womensedge.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=303&Itemid=38