Description

The Communications Intern for LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) will support the work of the communications team. Our work includes developing stories, graphics, and educational materials to raise awareness about the lifesaving power of organ, eye and tissue donation, and the importance of registering to be a donor. The team also creates communications plans and materials for internal stakeholders, assists with events, and works with hospitals, media and legislators. The person in this internship role will provide copywriting, editing, story and content development, graphic design, social media, and outreach services to members of our team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Communication

• Assist with interviewing, writing and editing of stories featuring staff, donor families and recipients.
• Assist with updates for LCNW’s social media accounts and website.
• Assist in the development of outreach campaigns, help set goals to increase followers and donation awareness, and monitor the effectiveness of promotion efforts.
• Assist with the production of high-quality, creative photography and videography to support communications efforts and strengthen storytelling.
• Assist with graphic design, including but not limited to the creation of flyers, social media images, and invitations.
• Stay up to date with news and information regarding organ, eye, and tissue donation and the transplantation industry.

Community Relations

• Work with the community relations program manager on networking and relationship building and participate in community outreach events.
• Support the local Donor Family Aftercare Donation Celebration events in your region.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Flexibility (i.e., work assignments, planning, and scheduling).
• Fluency in the Spanish language is strongly desired.
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills (i.e., clear speaking, diplomatic, considerate, sensitive, collaborative, and patient) and desire and ability to work with people from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to prepare, with minimal supervision, correspondence, stories, and/or presentations.
• Ability to independently meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and assess situations and create solutions.
• Knowledge of personal computers with at least intermediate or preferably advanced skills with: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other comparable software programs.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software platforms.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:

• Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.
• Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.
• Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.
• Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life.

ANTICIPATED WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT

The duties of this position will typically require 20 hours per week, not to exceed 23 hours. LifeCenter Northwest will adhere to university requirements to enable the receipt of college credits for this internship.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least a junior in standing and enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Relevant work experience can be considered and substituted for academic requirements.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer. For those that need to complete the vaccination series, start dates will be adjusted.  

Qualifications and Compensation

COMPENSATION: $16 per hour 

This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, in the form of holiday pay. 

LifeCenter is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.