Communications Intern,  Cambridge, Massachusetts – U.S. based only 

Responsibilities

Support RefugePoint’s communication activities, including but not limited to monitoring and evaluating media reports, managing social media platforms, and organizing events.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in the mission of RefugePoint and refugee protection
• Students working towards a degree in a related field (humanitarian affairs, political science, communications, marketing, etc)
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills (English proficiency required)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Applicants with design skills are encouraged to apply (photography, film, illustration etc)
• A sense of humor, patience and diplomacy
• Ability to commit to a minimum of ten weeks for no less than sixteen hours per week
• Must be legally able to live and work in the United States. No travel stipend or visas provided

Benefit

While internships are not funded, RefugePoint designs them to be rewarding career experiences. Between working on current events and connecting with a wide variety of professionals in the field, our interns depart with advanced knowledge, valuable contacts, and the benefit of knowing they contributed to lifesaving work.

To apply, please upload your resume and complete the following survey (cover letters are optional).