Communications Intern

The intern will be responsible for supporting external communication across platforms.  The successful candidate will be a solid writer who can produce engaging, research based pieces in a variety of formats from 140 characters to an 8 page white paper.

Candidates should desire to work in an enterprise led by a fast-moving social entrepreneur in a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and collaboration.

The qualified intern can expect to work  8-10 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Create bi-weekly blog posts on engagement, collaboration and a variety of other topics
  
• Review case studies and books and create presentations for the ifPeople team
  
• Collaborate with team to launch and maintain new media campaigns and longer-term initiatives

Requirements:

• Incredible writing skills that can be applied to both formal presentations and more informal blog writing and a strong sensibility about the difference
  
• Ability to follow oral instructions and work independently
  
• Comfort working with a variety of new media formats
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Commitment to working with mission-driven organizations
• Willingness to contribute to the broader community by participating in forums, blogging, or writing white papers
• Desire to contribute to a fun work environment

To Apply:

Please submit online  a cover letter that discusses your fit with ifPeople and your most meaningful communications experience, along with your resume/CV,  and links to your relevant online profiles (LinkedIn, etc.), to jobs@ifpeople.net.  References will not be contacted without prior notification.  Applications not providing all the information will not be considered. 

ifPeople is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workplace.

Work Environment:

ifPeople is a social enterprise with a loft office in the King Historic District of Atlanta and values-driven clients throughout North America. We are a carbon-neutral business that strives to make a positive contribution to our communities.  The business is entrepreneurial, young and growing. Our office is an intense collaborative environment, yet we have fun together, including group lunches and outings.  Software development is completed by creating an integrated team of our US staff with teams of developers based in Latin America (about 20 total).  Work is in English, though Spanish language skills are helpful.  The relationship with the developers is based on Fair Trade and though a program we call FairSource®.  We work on open source software.

ifPeople delivers Custom Software, Web Sites, and Consulting to mission-driven enterprises leading the transition to a more just, sustainable world. We are passionate about our role in contributing to effective online collaboration and communication that adds value to your work. ifPeople also strives towards sustainability in our business model, from climate responsibility to FairSource (fair trade software fostering responsible entrepreneurship).Please see our Web site, www.ifpeople.net, for more information about our company.