Intern, Brand and Engagement

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive. 

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but should reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of an OUS offices which are located in Boston and Washington DC: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC. 

Oxfam America is seeking a highly organized marketing intern to work closely with its Brand and Engagement Team on outreach to target audiences, fulfilling requests, entering event information in data systems, and providing event organizing support to the public. This paid, full-time position will serve a key role in the operations of the Oxfam Hunger Banquet and provide logistical assistance for Oxfam’s outreach at concerts and festivals.

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

The internship is 35 hours per week and has a pay rate of $17 per hour for six months (usually July - December). The internship offers a friendly and flexible hybrid work environment with several fellow interns and supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and have a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values.

The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical and valuable communication and research skills while learning about economic justice, climate change, gender, racial justice and sustainable development issues. The intern will gain or further develop marketable technology skills such as the use of Salesforce and HubSpot. In addition, the intern will get an inside understanding of brand strategy and marketing within an international development agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high end customer service, including offering resources and support through follow up emails, phone calls, and social media posts to groups and individuals interested in organizing Oxfam Hunger Banquets
• Offer new organizers support and encouragement in the planning of their Oxfam Hunger Banquets, serving as their primary contact 
• Identify groups that would find an Oxfam Hunger Banquet to be a good fit for their programing, especially at colleges and universities. 
• Encourage increased participation in fall Oxfam Hunger Banquets
• Conduct online research and compile spreadsheets related to the use of the Oxfam Hunger Banquet 
• Ongoing data collection and entry, including updating databases with new contact information and event data, and recording all outreach efforts 
• Fill order requests for event, concert, and festival materials 
• Use social media to identify and track events  
• Facilitate and participate in weekly team meetings 
• Contribute your perspective during strategic planning meetings on a variety of subjects
• Assemble and review consolidated list of most recent concert and event volunteers
• Help evaluate possible new outreach markets based on volunteer/geographic data

• The intern should have or be pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher, or have comparable work experience;
• Strong organizational, administrative, writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently on tasks and ask questions as necessary;
• Previous administrative and marketing research experience preferred;
• Familiarity with Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Office products preferred;
• Interest in Oxfam’s work and passion for global social justice issues.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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