Communications Intern

Communications InternLocation: Washington DC / Remote workers acceptedCommitment: 15-40 hours a weekWe're seeking someone with initiative and vision to help grow a Congressional Tech Project focused on STEM education. Must have an interest in working with Congress, technology, and start-ups. STEM or Computer Science background a plus, but not required.Interns will have immediate responsibilities including event planning, website and database management, email marketing, content creation, and data research.You will be working two blocks from the White House, at the center of the nation's capital. You will also have exposure to other events through programs supported by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF).Responsibilities:Manage email marketing (Mailchimp)Maintain and create content for website (WordPress)Contribute to social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram)Outreach to tech advocates and partnersContribute to communications strategy and media outreach/relations, monitoring press coverageDraft promotional materials (pamphlets, flyers)Write press releases pertaining to specific districts or statesConduct research and brief Director on current tech diversity and inclusion issues and trendsRequirements:Strong command of the English language with great written and oral communication skillsQuick learning and a sense of humorDetail oriented: must be able to complete tedious tasks without introducing errorsThe Congressional App Challenge only considers applications from college studentsBonus Skills:Prior experience with WordPress, email marketing, and social media marketingAbility to use advanced features in MS Excel, Google Sheets, Google FormsExperience with Salesforce or other CMSPublished op-eds or other writing for public audiencesExperience with Photoshop or other image editorsGIS mappingAll Congressional App Challenge interns receive a weekly stipend. This position is hybrid or fully remote. If you are interested, please apply here.