International Rescue Committee
Dallas Marketing Intern - Unpaid/Hybrid
International Rescue Committee, Dallas, TX, United States
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Important Note:This
is an unpaid internship.
BACKGROUND:The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian
crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and
power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the
call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S.
cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and
strengthen their communities.
SCOPE OF WORK:The
IRC in Dallas has provided training and assistance to small businesses in their
path to establishing themselves in the commercial landscape, in real life and
online. The Marketing Program will provide administrative and direct service
support to the program and its clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Based
on intern skills and experience, responsibilities may include a combination of
program support, administrative support, and direct service:
Help our clients establish a
build a digital presence through social media, websites, google pages,
etc.
Help to promote and market IRC
Dallas events and webinars.
Develop monthly newsletter of the
organization's clients and upcoming trainings.
Create resources for the
organization and its clients, such as FAQ sheets and analysis of business
opportunities, through analyzing past program data and researching current
trends and opportunities.
A good understanding of social
media marketing techniques is desired. Social media require excellent
writing, communication and computer skills.
Develop marketing and outreach
materials, and collect success stories
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a related
discipline (business, marketing, publicity, communication) or outstanding
current undergraduate pursuing a relevant degree.
Strong working knowledge of
Adobe, Photoshop and similar design software.
Experience with both
administrative work and direct service with diverse populations.
Excellent organization skills,
strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively
collaborate
English fluency required,
proficiency in a refugee language (Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, Vietnamese,
Spanish, Somali) a plus
Strong working knowledge of MS
Office, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
This position reports to the IRC Asset Building Supervisor,
Kellie Quinn
IRC leading the way FromHarm To Home.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.