Interns will work closely with Foundation and Coalition Leadership and Staff to support the social isolation, loneliness, and connection (SILC) body of work in various capacities. Interns must enjoy working in a small but growing office that is results focused. The ideal candidate exercises good judgment in a variety of situations, delivers quality work under deadlines, and balances their everyday responsibilities with covering breaking news. Additionally, they are effective written and verbal communicators and possess strong administrative and organizational skills. Interns will report to the Communications and Programming Coordinator, Shannon Vyvijal.
Hours:
Flexible depending on the applicant’s student enrollment status, with a commitment of 20-30 hours per week. Applicants can work remotely and/or in our DC office. U.S. based position.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following:
Populating content calendars with drafted posts and managing social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram)
Compiling weekly research reports, monthly newsletters, and other material disseminated through our email network
Building out organization collateral (i.e., information documents, slide decks, graphics, fact sheets, one-pagers)
Supporting the drafting of memoranda, blog articles, and op-eds relating to SILC
Performing information gathering and data entry (e.g., statistics, talking points, press contacts, media opportunities)
Maintaining WordPress websites and ensuring notable statements, reports, and other organizational accomplishments are published on our website
Attending relevant meetings, prep calls, and events and providing minutes to the team
Assisting staff with planning, coordination, and execution of Foundation and Coalition programs and initiatives
Assisting ongoing advocacy efforts and coalition building
Interns would be expected to contribute substantially to our communications strategy across our Social Isolation and Loneliness body of work.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.
Social media copywriting and management experience
Experience with writing public-facing documents or other evidence of strong writing abilities
U.S. based position
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in public policy, public health, social work, or similar social sciences
Interest in working on health policy and strategy projects, especially those focused on vulnerable populations
Experience with Canva, WordPress, and Notion
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple ongoing projects
Detail oriented
Comfortable speaking in public
Compensation:
Interns should expect competitive compensation commensurate with experience and level of coursework. Actively enrolled graduate students can expect school credit, if relevant, in addition to or in lieu of financial compensation.
Further, the small size of our office provides many opportunities to work directly with high-level staff, develop relationships, and network in D.C. with important stakeholders in health policy, technology, providers, and payors. Our office is committed to helping our fellows develop their interests and further their careers.
How to Apply:
Application requirements
Resume and cover letter
Sample graphic, fact sheet, or one-pager of your choosing
Writing sample, no more than 3 pages
Application submission instructions
Submit application materials to Shannon Vyvijal (shannon@social-connection.org).
