Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
The Immigrant History Initiative seeks undergraduate student interns for Fall/Winter 2020 to work on social media campaigns relating to anti-racism, ethnic studies, and immigrant histories.
Time Commitment:
Approximately 3-5 hours each week. Flexibility as needed.
Qualifications:
This position is open to undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds interested in working on the cutting edge of nonprofit anti-racism work by developing and sharing social media content with a critical race and social justice lens. While this is a remote position, interns will work closely with IHI leadership on outward-facing social media initiatives focused on community outreach and education. Applicants should possess good research, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Experience in social media management is a strong asset.
Responsibilities may include:
This is an entirely remote position. The internship is unpaid; however, we will work with students who seek to obtain school credit or outside funding.
To Apply:
Send a brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) and resume to staff@immigranthistory.org with the subject heading “Social Media Internship.” If available, please send links to social media posts/campaigns you have created in the past. Applications will be considered until September 25, 2020.
Time Commitment:
Approximately 3-5 hours each week. Flexibility as needed.
Qualifications:
This position is open to undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds interested in working on the cutting edge of nonprofit anti-racism work by developing and sharing social media content with a critical race and social justice lens. While this is a remote position, interns will work closely with IHI leadership on outward-facing social media initiatives focused on community outreach and education. Applicants should possess good research, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Experience in social media management is a strong asset.
Responsibilities may include:
- Conduct research on immigration, U.S. foreign policy, and American history for the purpose of drafting original social media content
- Design social media posts that break down difficult topics on race and immigration for a wide audience
- Develop social media strategies to increase engagement and reach
- Curate IHI’s “follow” list and share relevant posts
- Work collaboratively on a team
- Bring dedication to IHI’s mission of using critical consciousness and history education to combat contemporary xenophobia, racism, and white supremacy
This is an entirely remote position. The internship is unpaid; however, we will work with students who seek to obtain school credit or outside funding.
To Apply:
Send a brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) and resume to staff@immigranthistory.org with the subject heading “Social Media Internship.” If available, please send links to social media posts/campaigns you have created in the past. Applications will be considered until September 25, 2020.
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