Communications Intern, Community Research Initiative, Boston, MA
Posted August 22, 2017
Organization
Community Research Initiative of New England (CRI) is dedicated to improving the lives of those with HIV and hepatitis C through clinical research, treatment education, and access to approved drug treatments and health insurance coverage.
Position – Communications Intern
The Communications Intern will work within the context of the Development and Communications team and will be responsible for a range of projects related to branding in both traditional and online communications campaigns. The intern will report to CRI’s Communications and Development Manager.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, engage, and create regular posts on CRI’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Assist in creation of printed materials, including newsletters, infographics, appeals, marketing materials, and brochures
- Create website content relating to CRI’s research, outreach, and development efforts
- Administrative tasks including: compilation of media kits, archive maintenance, mailing
- Brainstorm new, innovative campaigns for social media engagement surrounding CRI initiatives and events
- Attend and assist with special events, as availability allows
- Special projects and collaboration with other departments may be available based on skills and interests of the applicant
Qualifications
- Interest in nonprofit work, HIV and/or hepatitis C research, infectious disease, public health, marketing, communications and/or development
- Experience creating content across social media platforms
- Strong written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Commitment to a flexible, but regular schedule each week
- Experience with website content management system (CMS) or website maintenance
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and/or graphic design a plus
Desired Start Date
Immediately. Internship will run through the fall semester with possibility of extension through spring.
The position is unpaid, but offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in health-related nonprofit work at a well-established nonprofit organization. If the applicant is seeking academic credit, we will work with the school to meet requirements.
Mission
Community Research Initiative of New England (CRI) is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization in New England dedicated to HIV and hepatitis C clinical research, treatment education, and access to approved drug treatments and health insurance coverage.
Working to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS for over 25 years, Boston-based CRI has participated in some of the most promising HIV medication research being conducted in the world. Through its continued outreach efforts, CRI also provides the latest critical treatment information to all people living with HIV/AIDS, including women, people of color, and others who have been traditionally underserved. CRI has produced critical research and drug testing data that has contributed to the FDA approval of nearly all of the currently available HIV treatments, and in 2013, began conducting hepatitis C research that has shown a cure is possible for most people with the right treatment. With its ongoing commitment to reach the individuals most in need across the state, CRI delivers immediate access to lifesaving drugs, health insurance, and education programs through its management of the Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program (HDAP).
For more information, visit www.crine.org.