Equality Maryland Internship

Equality Maryland (EQMD) is seeking an unpaid communications intern to work roughly 3 days per week for the Spring or Summer semester in our Baltimore, Maryland office. The communications intern will help carry out our messaging, build media contacts, utilize social networks, and integrate our legislative targets to build a stronger and more equal Maryland.

Learn more about the internship, its duties and how to apply...

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Compiling and organizing daily news clips, etc.
• Copy‐editing
• Updating media contact lists
• Assisting with the organization’s viral media and social networking operations
• Conducting research and compiling statistics for editorial and web materials
• Occasionally drafting statements, op‐eds, letters to the editor, and press releases
• Website layout and press materials
• Assisting the media team with daily operations

Qualifications include:
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to be a team player in a fast‐paced environment
• Flexibility and dedication
• Interest in LGBT policy and democratic principles
• Experience with campaign work
• An interest in Maryland equality and politics

Preferred:
• Experience writing blogs
• Knowledge of HTML
• Knowledge of sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
• Graphic design sensibility
• Video editing experience

Internship applications are currently being accepted for the following time periods:
Spring Term 2011: Late‐February on (start and end dates are flexible)

Application Process:
Please send Equality Maryland a copy of your resume, a short writing sample, and the dates and hours of your availability.

Send application to:
Linsey Pecikonis, Communications Manager
Email: linsey@equalitymaryland.org