The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is an anti-war organisation with a specific focus on issues concerning women, peace and security. WILPF is looking for a Communications Intern for full-time internship that will take place from the 16th November 2015 until the 29th April 2016.
As a member of the dedicated WILPF team, your tasks will be exciting, diverse, and challenging. You will explore different communication outlets, including the production of communication materials (brochures, banners, merchandise), web editing, social media, newsletter production and campaign management. Depending on your skills and interests, you will also have the opportunity to work with graphics, photos and video.
The internship will give you experience with running a grassroots organisation secretariat and it is an advantage if you work systematically and are good to stay in control in a busy environment with different tasks, opinions and personalities.
WILPF offers a workplace where everyone’s suggestions and ideas are welcome – and where teamwork and team spirit are essential.
WILPF expects you to:
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be pursuing or intend to pursue a Masters Degree in communications, journalism, literature, or a related field;
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have strong writing, proofreading and analytical skills;
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be interested in learning, or already familiar with, web editing (esp. WordPress and MailChimp);
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be able to meet tight deadlines;
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be able to think independently and take responsibility;
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have the desire and courage to contribute your own ideas and personality;
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be interested in WILPF’s aims and goals.
Requirements
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Fluent in English
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
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Artistic skills are a plus (video editing, photography, drawing)
Please bear in mind that the internship is unpaid. A cheap accommodation solution can be provided upon request. The internship is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Application deadline: 1st September 2015
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