Advocacy Digital Communications Intern

About the role

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual to assist the Director of Communications and Marketing in advocacy digital communication efforts. The Advocacy Digital Communications Intern is responsible for helping Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia reach and grow a network of activists that are responsive and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Supports the advocacy and organizing team to develop and implement digital strategic plans for campaigns
• Create and develop engaging content – including social media graphics and copy, video, etc.
• Manages social media strategy and maintains and updates all social media channels
• Works with field team to collect and edit engaging video content from on the ground during events

Requirements

• Be well organized and with strong attention to detail
• Have a creative eye for graphic design and developing content across a variety of channels and platforms (Canva experience), with proven ability for quick turnaround
• Demonstrate proficiency in the strategic use of Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok
• Have the ability to create and execute digital plans and campaigns that complement field activities
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as well as work in a fluid and fast-paced environment
• Exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills that enable work in a collaborative and multi-faceted team environment

Qualifications and Skills

Ideal candidates will have experience with social media content creation and management, as well as proficiency in graphic design and video editing.

Benefits and Compensation

This is a part-time internship with an hourly expectation of approximately 15-20 hours/week. The compensation is $20.55/hour, paid bi-weekly, and interns must keep track of hours and submit time sheets.

Organization Overview

Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia (PPAV) is a statewide organization whose mission is to preserve and broaden access to reproductive health care through legislation, public education, electoral activity, and litigation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. PPAV works to ensure that individuals and families have the freedom, information, and ability to make their own informed reproductive choices.