Avid Core is seeking a Communications Intern to support communications and outreach activities for state and local initiatives. This is a 3-month, part-time, hourly internship designed for students or individuals with limited professional experience who are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced consulting environment. At the conclusion of the internship, an employment contract review will be conducted based on performance and business needs.
To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting.
Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.
Hourly Rate: $18/hour
Internship Duration: 3 months, with opportunity for employment contract review upon completion.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Assist with drafting and editing basic communications materials, including emails, flyers, and social media content
- Contribute to the development and implementation of communications strategies and marketing plans
- Assist with organizing and staffing community engagement events and activities
- Help collect, organize, and maintain project data, notes, and trackers
- Support outreach efforts by helping distribute materials and promote initiatives
- Review and proofread documents for clarity, grammar, and consistency
- Provide administrative and project coordination support as needed
Qualifications/Skills:
- Able to attend and participate in engagement events located in the Washington, DC metro area
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an associate or bachelor's degree program
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple small tasks
- Attention to detail and willingness to take direction
- Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Professional and confident interacting with stakeholders, including clients and project teams
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Reliable, responsive, and accountable
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program, preferably in communications, marketing,
journalism, public relations, government, or a related field.
Benefits:
- Hourly workers are exempt from benefits
Location:
The position is hybrid with remote work offered and expected participation in engagement events located in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Candidates will be provided with a computer; however, they must have a steady internet connection and a phone.
Accommodation:
Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodation as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.
Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications support to public and private sector clients.
Avid Core is an equal-opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.
