Communications Intern

Job Description

About Company

The Can Art Change the World? Foundation is inspired by the work and legacy of the French artist JR. The foundation’s core mission is to harness the transformative power of art to unite and support communities globally. They achieve this by funding and creating educational and artistic programs specifically designed to nurture personal growth, promote community healing, and incite positive social change through artistic expression.

Job Description

Job Title: Communications Intern

Reporting To: Communications and Events Manager

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to support the Communications and Events Manager in executing all external communications tasks for the foundation. The role requires a 5-month commitment and is based on-site in New York City.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Content Creation: Design compelling graphics and videos for social media and various digital platforms, bringing communications strategies to life. Tools utilized include Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and CapCut.
• Community Engagement: Actively interact with the CACTW community by responding to direct messages, emails, and comments received on social media channels.
• Marketing & Outreach Support: Provide assistance with marketing, outreach, and public relations initiatives as needed.
• Managerial Support: Aid the Communications and Events Manager with day-to-day tasks and contribute to brainstorming creative ideas for projects.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze relevant data to inform and refine content strategies, thereby enhancing engagement across platforms.
• Asset Management: Systematically archive all communications assets for various projects undertaken by the foundation.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Who You Are):

• Academic Status: A current college student.
• Location: Based in the New York City (NYC) area.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using Canva and CapCut.
• Design Acumen: Possesses a strong eye for design and aesthetics.
• Passion: Demonstrates a genuine passion for the arts, social impact, and nonprofit communications.
• Creativity: A creative thinker, proactive in approach, and full of innovative ideas.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Skills (Plus):

• Language Fluency: Fluency in French or Portuguese is considered a strong asset.

Other Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of walking, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.
• Lifting Capability: Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Work Location: Must be able to work on-site in New York City.
• Commitment: A mandatory 5-month commitment to the internship.

Benefits & Gains (What You’ll Gain):

• Hands-on Experience: Acquire practical, hands-on experience in content creation and nonprofit communications within a globally recognized foundation.
• Skill Development: Opportunities to significantly develop and enhance graphic design and video editing skills.
• Team Collaboration: A chance to work closely with a dynamic team on impactful projects directly inspired by JR’s artistic vision.
• University Credit: Eligibility for university credit (applicants are advised to check with their respective institutions for verification).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume along with examples of their content creation work (such as graphics, videos, or other designs) to communication@canartchangetheworld.net. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.