Amideast is hiring [ INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ]

Hybrid Communications Intern

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative student to join our team as a Communications Intern. This hybrid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of communications while promoting Tunisia as an attractive destination for American students who seek to improve their Arabic skills and develop intercultural and leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create engaging and informative videos and photos
Collaborate with the communications team to develop compelling visual content for various channels.
Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

- - Majoring in Journalism, communications, Marketing, or related fields
  - Video editing and photo editing Skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc.).
  - Photography skills
  - Strong creativity and ability to tell a compelling story through visuals.
  - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  - Familiarity with social media platforms
  - Passion for promoting cultural exchange and education.

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office:

- - Computer
  - Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the intern’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.