External Engagement Intern
About Company:
Since 1993, Women for Women International, a global NGO, has invested in the power of over 500,000 women who are forgotten – the women survivors of war and conflict. We support them in learning the social and economic skills they need to rebuild their lives, their families, and their communities.
Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations. Women who enroll in our programs in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, break the isolation of war and conflict. They gain access to knowledge, resources, and tools needed to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.
Over the next ten years, our goal is to scale our impact to improve the lives of millions of the most marginalized women affected by war and conflict. Our vision is to create a world in which all women determine the course of their lives and reach their full potential.
We know that women pass on their knowledge to their neighbors and children, creating a ripple effect for generations. By investing in women, we create a better world for all of us – a world that’s more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Communications team by prioritizing and coordinating daily tasks
- Assist with ambassador and influencer communications for events and social media campaigns to increase awareness of our mission
- Research celebrities and up-and-coming influencers to connect to WfWI’s core programming and issue areas
- Work with the External Engagement Officer to track influencers for social media channels and website
- Monitor international media outlets, partner organizations, WfWI ambassador accounts, and follower comments for relevant content for our channels, as well as provide appropriate feedback
- Research industry trends and tools
- Identify upcoming editorial and speaking opportunities and possibly represent WfWI externally at events around the DC area
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Undergraduate or Graduate student in international development or a related field
- Strong research and critical thinking skills
- Strong writing skills, ability to write for a variety of platforms (blogs, social media)
- Ability to work interdependently and communicate with people