910 Jackson Street, Suite 150

Golden, CO 80401

www.emboldenalliances.org E-Mail: info@emboldenalliances.org

Communications/Media Internship Job Description Background emBOLDen Alliances is a global nonprofit organization based in Golden, CO. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable communities through collaborative partnerships that embolden the quality and impact of service. EA is based on partnerships with NGOs, individuals, and educational institutions working in Global Health and Humanitarian Assistance. We have worked in many challenging circumstances and disasters worldwide with various international agencies and have built rigorous, evidence-based academic and training programs. We create and strengthen collaboration toward the common goal of serving those most in need, crisis-affected or vulnerable. Please read more about our ethos and experience at: www.emboldenalliances.org. Position Description emBOLDen Alliances is seeking an intern to manage day-to-day communications/media and assist the Executive Director with periodic projects. Major Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Communications/Media Policy in collaboration with EA Team • Update and implement Communications/Media Strategy. • Become a strong advocate and professional representative for emBOLDen Alliances in

media spaces, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. • Engage in and encourage dialogue on media networks on behalf of EA. • Monitor, track and report media data and benchmarks toward decision-making. • Create and explore new ideas for communications maximization and engagement. • Coordinate with Executive Director and Team Members regularly. • Create and manage content for organization newsletter as well as special campaigns as

needed, for donor engagement as well as targeted fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and communication (oral and written) skills • Ability to set and meet deadlines, prioritize, and deliver • Proven experience in media channels • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite • Strong commitment to global nonprofit work

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• Must be able to take initiative, receive feedback constructively, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced team

• Preference given to those with strong background in Global Health and/or Humanitarian Assistance

• Must be able to travel to Golden and meet regularly in-person Time Commitment

• 10-15 hours per week, minimum • Minimum commitment of 1 academic quarter or semester • Regular meetings held in-person and remotely (via phone or Skype)

Compensation This internship position is unpaid, however, emBOLDen Alliances will work with students who are seeking academic internship credit in coordination with their academic institution. This internship will provide valuable experience in working for a global nonprofit organization with experienced global health and humanitarian assistance specialists. The right candidate will have the opportunity to discover resources for future nonprofit career enhancement, and the possibility of a professional recommendation based on performance. Application Requirements and Instructions Please submit your resume, cover letter detailing your interest in this position, and at least 2 (preferably 3) samples of written work as PDF files to: info@emboldenalliances.org. Specify how soon you are available to begin. Please put “Communications/Media” in the email subject line. If possible, samples of written work submitted should demonstrate a variety of lengths and purposes, rather than solely academic research papers. Deadline The application process will be open until the position is filled.