CGH Social Media/Communications Internship

The MGH Center for Global Health is a central hub of expertise and support for global health initiatives across the MGH ecosystem. We increase the efficiency and effectiveness of MGH's global health engagements by securing sustainable, equitable partnership infrastructures; educating, training, and organizing global health resources; facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration; and accelerating impactful research and innovation.

We are seeking a part-time (10-15hrs/wk) Social Media/Communications Intern to assist with social media content creation across our social media platforms, as well as our internal and external communications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Social Media and Online Presence

• Manage the Center's presence on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social networking platforms.
• In line with the CGH Communications Style Guide, produce timely, relevant social media content for the Center's social networking platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) to increase social visibility and opportunities for engagement with CGH.
• Provide technical expertise on the analysis of social media data, marketing tools and trends, and make recommendations for their use.

Communications

• Create all internal and external communications and support all aspects of the Center's communications and marketing activities (including the Global Health Monthly Newsletters, CGH Year in Review, etc.)
• Ensure all communication pieces are consistent, in line with the CGH Communications Style Guide, and meet MGB Marketing & Branding guidelines.
• Manage the workflow of creative jobs internally to ensure timely production and delivery.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

• BA/BS degree required in journalism, communication or a related discipline.
• Experience working in the non-profit and/ or global health community preferred.
• Well-versed in social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Experience with Constant Contact, InDesign, Illustrator, HootSuite, and Canva.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to translate between technical and non-technical colleagues to create material for a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to capture stories in engaging and respectful ways.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly motivated, independent, entrepreneurial and capable of performing in a complex environment.
• Attention to detail, with a strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks.