The intern will report to the Sr Manager of Internal Communications and will support critical communication functions engaging the organization’s internal audiences.

S/He will be asked to manage a range of Communications projects designed to complement digital communication. S/He will prepare materials to increase engagement across multiple channels. Occasional event support may be requested.

Assignments will include a variety of portfolio-building projects.

Learning Objectives: Client services orientation, creative problem solving and user-focused design thinking. Advanced planning and organizational skills, business communication vocabulary and skills.  It is possible that the intern will also learn new graphic platforms and expand his/her production experience.

Responsibilities:

• Incorporating brand standards into internal materials that include: PowerPoint presentations and Prezis; informal video (from storyboarding and planning to coordination, capture, edits, managing caption corrections and posting); PowToon animation, enhancements to Constant Contact/ Emma and Outlook emails; design of infographics, memes & listicles etc to visually reinforce content from decks and memos and share on additional platforms like the Sharepoint intranet and Workplace by Facebook.

• Coordination and collaboration with IC team, Brand and Communications team, and other departments as necessary

Qualifications:

• Proficient in English (Verbal & Written)

• Proficient in MS Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

• Some undergraduate experience

• In addition to PowerPoint skills above: Premier Pro (a part of Adobe Creative Suite) is essential.  CARE will provide the subscription for intern use if the intern does not subscribe. Intern will need to provide a laptop if Mac format is preferred by the intern.

• Portfolio review will be part of interview in order to assess design skills.

Anticipated Timing of Internship:  January - June 2018, 12 hours per week