Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative (MIC) – Communications Internship
Join our team! The Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative (MIC), which is currently hosted at the Rian Immigrant Center, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Communications intern to become an integral part of our communications team. Learn and use your skills to develop and grow our social media presence (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn), help us create marketing materials, and contribute to all other communications efforts. MIC provides immigrants and partner immigrant serving organizations with access to coordinated and critical resources. We love the energy, enthusiasm, skills and commitment interns bring to our team.
Why intern with MIC?
- It offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees
- Fully supported throughout the experience by an assigned staff member
- You will be given significant responsibility and will gain solid experience
- Develop new skills that are transferable to other workplaces
- Gain a deeper appreciation for a diverse range of cultures and viewpoints
- A chance to make new connections by participating in organization wide staff meetings and trainings
- Remote and flexible work hours so you can work from anywhere
VALUES COMMITMENT
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity; actively participate in MIC/Rian’s efforts toward being an anti-racist organization; and value, promote, and integrate anti-racist ideas and policies into one’s work.
TIME COMMITMENT
15-20 hrs per week, between Monday and Friday (your weekends will always be free!). We are open to working with intern’s schedules and may be able to offer less or more hours as per both the student’s and Rian’s needs.
DATES
- Spring semester: January to May
- Summer semester: May to August RECRUITING FOR SUMMER NOW!
- Fall semester: September to December
*Start and end date are adjustable as needed.
COMPENSATION
- We welcome applications from students who qualify for work study compensation
- We are happy to assist with any requirements to qualify an eligible intern for academic credit or external funding/fellowships
- We offer a modest cost of living monthly reimbursement stipend – please inquire for
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop responsive and collaborative social media campaigns
- Craft engaging and original social media posts to promote the mission and activities of the Collaborative and its partners and ensure they are scheduled to be posted in a timely manner
- Design marketing materials for MIC programs, including fliers, newsletters, & event invitations, and support the production of these by collaborating with MIC staff
- Support us in utilizing the Rian website as a tool to reach potential donors, clients, and partners by updating content and designs
- Support our fundraising efforts by creating engaging social media posts to drive donations
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and team-based projects, both within MIC (hosted at the Rian Immigrant Center) and partner organizations
- Support the mission and values of MIC by demonstrating a commitment to social justice and equity; actively participating in organizational efforts toward anti-racism; and value, promote, and integrate anti-racist ideas and policies into our work.
- Perform other tasks as required by supervisor
- Bring your own ideas!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enthusiasm for the mission of Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative and a commitment to an understanding of social justice and anti-racism
- Excellent written communication and research skills
- Organization, attention to detail and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications
- Graphic design experience, and knowledge of Adobe Suite is a bonus
- Experience using and uploading media to WordPress (not required but helpful)
- A commitment to the overall mission and values of the Rian Immigrant Center and M.I.C.
- Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or other language skills helpful but not required / are a plus to match the majority of immigrant participants served by this role
- Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel and databases (Salesforce experience a plus)
- Good interpersonal skills – friendly, helpful, and “can do” attitude
- Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion
ABOUT THE MASSACHUSETTS IMMIGRANT COLLABORATIVE
The Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative (the Collaborative) is a statewide and diverse collaborative of 15 immigrant serving support organizations working to ensure shared access to resources to support with dignity and equity immigrant communities that have been historically under-resourced, including those at-risk and/or without status.
We do this in solidarity with the families, respecting their dignity and human rights, supporting their long-term economic mobility while seeking to address urgent needs such as cash and food assistance, immigration legal services and education, equitable access to vaccines, worker’s rights and workforce readiness, and access to a broad range of services and opportunities that each partner organization provides.
Since our founding, we have:
- Provided emergency cash assistance to 120,000 immigrants
- Distributed 4,000,000 pounds of food
- Offered trusted access to COVID vaccines to 5,000 people
- Trained 300 youth in leadership and workforce skills
For more information on the Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative please visit www.immigrantrelief.org
ABOUT THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER
Rian empowers over 3,500 immigrants and refugees annually from more than 120 countries by providing the legal, wellness and educational support they need to build successful lives. Building on our Irish roots of welcoming others and social justice, we help newcomers find community, and we stand up for immigration policies that are humane and just. America is a nation of immigrants, and despite the current political climate, we are proud to continue the tradition of welcoming immigrants to this country and working together to create a better future for all.
Our vision is of a society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. Rooted in the Irish tradition of hospitality, we work to create a safe and welcoming place for people from around the world who come to our Center.
For more information on the Rian Immigrant Center, please visit www.riancenter.org