Communications Intern

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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 Manager of Communications and New Media. The intern will play a key role in supporting the communications manager with daily communications activities, including contributing to social media and the e-newsletter; recording and analyzing analytics; managing press materials; and attending events. Ideal candidates should be well organized and willing to take on a diverse array of tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee updates to Sanctuary’s social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter feeds
• Manage and assess analytics related to social media
• Assist in drafting and designing one-sheets surrounding Sanctuary’s array of internal programming
• Manage records of Sanctuary’s press coverage
• Manage production and updating of Sanctuary’s media packets and related materials
• If appropriate, assist with web updates and graphic design related to Sanctuary’s various public materials
• Be prepared to take on a diverse array of tasks
• Report directly to the Manager of Communications, but be available to support other members of the department as needed

Qualifications:

• Out-going, positive, flexible, and friendly personality
• Excellent organization skills
• Computer, phone, social media and internet research-savvy
• Familiar with MS Office Suite; knowledge of Adobe design software and HTML a plus
• Familiarity with Google Analytics and/or other quantitative analysis skills
• Very strong written and oral communications skills
• Works well independently, as well as on a team
• Interest in social justice work, women’s issues and gender equality issues
• Hours are flexible, but intern must be available to come in to our Manhattan office at least 15-20 hours a week

How to Apply:

Please fill out a volunteer application on our website, www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org, and email it to the Volunteer Program at volunteer@sffny.org.

For more information on this and other volunteer opportunities, visit our website at www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org. Thank you for your interest!