Intern; New York Office
Description:
The Intern works with Global Health Strategies staff and principals to assist in the development, deployment and logistics of communications and advocacy strategies for various projects, nonprofits, public-private partnerships, and private sector clients involved in issues in global health. In addition to basic media/communications skills, the intern should have experience with global health issues. Knowledge of global health issues is a plus, passion is a must.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide logistical and administrative support to team and projects.
• Work closely with project manager to assist in the implementation of advocacy projects, including day-to-day project coordination and correspondence with project partners.
• Responsible for media scans and coordinating press clipping services for projects and client.
• Draft press releases, fact sheets, Q&A documents, and advocacy materials.
• Conduct internet and policy research for clients and projects.
• Update and maintain media and projects contacts.
• Help organize and plan events, including press conferences and educational forums
Required Qualifications:
Individual should be well-organized and able to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Individual should be a self-starter who is intelligent, reliable and has a good sense of humor. In addition, the intern should meet the following qualifications:
• Skilled researcher, writer and editor; able to turn around documents rapidly
• Knowledge of global health
• Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environment
• Work well as both a team member and independently
• Flexible, able to multitask
• Strong sense of professional and personal ethics
• Open-minded, willing to continue learning
• Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiastic
• Rigorous thinker
• Good political skills/sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Details:
Time requirement: Full-time. 5 days a week.
Compensation: Varies with experience
Start Date: As soon as possible.
To Apply:
Please send all applications to jobs@ghstrat.com. Please write “INTERNSHIP” in the subject line and include a resume, cover letter and short writing sample (less than 2 pages). Please, no phone calls.