Director of Communications

Position Summary

The Director of Communications participates in a structured, hands-on learning experience focused on organizational storytelling, public relations strategy, and media coordination. This role provides exposure to brand messaging, external communication pipelines, and public relations campaign management within a supervised and guided environment. Participants may engage at different levels within this role based on the program’s tiered structure (Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced), depending on prior experience, engagement, and program needs.

Learning Focus Areas

Participants in this role will gain exposure to:

• Comprehensive communication strategy and narrative development
• Media relations, press release drafting, and public relations protocols
• Internal communication frameworks across multiple departments
• Brand integrity and crisis communication concepts

Program Activities

Participants may engage in:

• Supporting the alignment of media outputs with foundation messaging
• Assisting with the oversight of writing and public relations sub-teams
• Participating in press kit preparation and external outreach planning
• Collaborating with team members on structured tasks
• Communicating questions, observations, or feedback to program leadership

Note: All activities are conducted within a supervised and guided learning environment.

Participation Expectations

• Engage consistently in program activities and sessions
• Maintain communication with program coordinators and leadership
• Participate in a structured learning environment

Qualifications

Education / Background

Candidates may include:

• Students currently enrolled in Communications, Journalism, PR, or related programs
• Recent graduates wanting to develop high-level organizational portfolios
• Early-career professionals seeking communications leadership roles
• Individuals seeking to gain experience in a new functional area

Skills & Abilities

• Superb editing, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Advanced organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Intense attention to detail and journalistic standards
• Familiarity with relevant tools (Google Workspace, PR distribution tools, communication apps)

Work Environment

This is a remote or hybrid learning environment involving structured sessions, guided activities, and virtual collaboration.

Program Nature

This position is part of a structured internship program designed for educational and professional development. Participation is voluntary and does not constitute employment. All activities are for learning purposes and are not used as a substitute for paid work.

Future Opportunities

Participants demonstrating strong engagement may be considered for future stipend-based or paid opportunities based on organizational needs. Participation does not guarantee future employment.