Fall Communications Intern (UNPAID)
ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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Our Department of Communications and Development is looking for Communications Interns who are creative and detail-oriented self-starters. Chosen interns will form a team that possesses a combination of the skills outlined below.
The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.
Requirements:
- Studying Communications, Marketing, Design, Journalism, English, Writing, Social Justice, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Arabic, Bangla, Spanish, or other languages is a plus
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Content creation for social media, blog posts, newsletters, and press briefings
- Creating graphics using Adobe Illustrator or Canva for online and paper material with a great sense of design and visuals
- Photo and/or video production
- Web coding and analytics
- Marketing
Everyday Duties:
- Draft posts for social media feeds, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Research, pitch, and draft articles, such as CIANA Explains or Client Success Stories, for CIANA’s blog
- Assist the Director of Communications and Development with producing newsletters and other emails targeted at allies and partners
- Produce graphics and visuals to accompany online and paper materials
- Photograph and videotape CIANA events
- Develop media relations
Projects:
- Finalize marketing content for Giving Tuesday and End-of-the-Year Fundraiser
- Help execute Giving Tuesday and End-of-the-Year Fundraiser
Compensation: Unpaid
Hours: 12-20 hours per week
For more information, please visit CIANA’s website at www.cianainc.org or check out our social media at @cianainc. To apply, please send a bio or resume to olivia@cianainc.org.
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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
Location:
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .
Description
Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
31-09 Newtown AvenueSuite 411New York City, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Public Relations
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Graphic Design / Print
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Social Media / Blogging
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 12-20 hours per week