Communications Internship

Office of Public Affairs
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Summer 2008

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) is offering an internship in its Public Affairs department for Summer 2008.

Organization

NAICU (www.naicu.edu) is a Washington, D.C.-based membership organization that serves as the voice of America's private colleges and universities.  NAICU represents its nearly 1,000 member institutions on issues with the federal government, such as those affecting student aid, tax policy, and regulatory matters. 

Job Purpose

The summer intern will provide support to NAICU's public affairs staff.  He or she will report to the Director of Public Information, and work closely with the Vice President of Public Affairs, Director of Web and Online Communications, and Communications Staff Assistant.

Job Functions

May include, but are not limited to:

• Writing articles and news briefs for the association newsletter and web site
• Researching, writing, and packaging summaries of campus innovations in areas such as consumer affordability, cost-control, and community service
• Drafting press materials
• Assisting in the development, maintenance, and promotion of association-related FaceBook groups and YouTube channels.
• Posting and maintaining content on association web site

• Professional demeanor, solid organizational skills, good time management, ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience with news writing and editing
• Experience writing on deadline
• Internet research skills
• Experience with Web 2.0 content creation and management

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing
• Concentrations of study may include communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or a related area
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0