Amnesty International Ireland: Communications Intern

AI Ireland is seeking a Communications Intern to assist in work promoting human rights in Ireland.

Do you have an interest or experience in human rights? Are you enthusiastic and flexible? Amnesty International may be looking for you!

Promoting Human Rights in Ireland
Amnesty's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Amnesty International Ireland works to advance and promote these human rights in Ireland and globally. In pursuit of this vision, Amnesty International’s mission is to undertake research and campaigning focused on preventing and ending these grave human rights abuses and ensuring that those responsible are held to account.

Position Description: Communications Intern
Hours of work: 15-20 hours per week
Duration: Three months (extendable to six on mutual agreement)
Reports to: Communications Coordinator
Remuneration: Local public transport reimbursement and daily lunch allowance

Main tasks:
These would be decided in conjunction with the communications coordinator on the basis of the needs of the section and the experience, competencies and interests of the intern but would include:

• Event management tasks related to press launches and media events
• Dealing directly with members of the media in order to maximise coverage of Amnesty International Ireland activity and messages
• Assisting the communications team with publication of Amnesty International Ireland material including the magazine, reports, leaflets, posters etc.
• Monitoring www.amnesty.ie to ensure content is in line with Amnesty International positions and guidelines, that it is up to date, and adding/drafting material to the site as directed by the communications coordinator
• Updating the contacts database and mailing lists
• Monitoring, maintaining and updating the Amnesty social media presence as a communications and campaigning tool
• Other administrative tasks in addition to or in lieu of the above, as required by the communications coordinator or communications manager

Basically, this position involves assisting the communications team in communications and public relations tasks.

Skills Required:

• Fluent speaker and writer of English
• Experience with working to tight deadlines
• Previous experience in the communications field
• Qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or related field
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with MS Office products
• Keen interest in and/or experience in Amnesty International and its mission
• Flexibility

Interested? Send a copy of the Amnesty International internship application form, together with a cover letter and your CV, to Agata Senkara, Human Resources Manager at positions@amnesty.ie. Application forms are also available at www.amnesty.ie under “Careers.”

The closing date for applications is 12th of November 2010. Interviews will be scheduled the following week. Qualified applicants will be subject to interview and reference checks.