Public Relations Internship available in AkiDwA

Published: Thursday, June 23, 2011

Public Relations Internship available in AkiDwA

Akina Dada wa Africa (AkiDwA) is currently seeking an intern to assist with managing the organisation's public relations. Tasks will range from updating the organisation's website, Facebook page, and Twitter account, to writing and distributing press releases and emails to public officials regarding policy proposals and pending legislation. Part of the internship will focus on publicising and promoting AkiDwA 10th anniversary celebrations.

Successful candidates will have strong IT skills and experience using social networking media such as Facebook and Twitter and will possess strong writing abilities. Ideal candidates will also have some experience working in the public relations sector. Previous experience with minority-ethnic led groups or community organisations is preferred but not essential.

The intern must be available to work for 3 months for at least 14 hours per week. This internship is unpaid and there will not be a stipend. Internship will commence by July 2011 and end by October 2011.

Application Requirements:

• C.V.
• Letter of Interest (not to exceed 2 pages) describing previous PR experience and reasons for choosing to work with AkiDwA
• Name and Contact Information for 2 references familiar the applicant's work

Please send your application via email to recruitment@akidwa.ie by Friday 9th July 2011, by 5pm.

Established in 2001 AkiDwA is a network of African and migrant women living in Ireland. AkiDwA's vision is a just society where there is equal opportunity and equal access to resources in all aspects of society: social, cultural, economic, civic and political. Our mission is to promote equality and justice for migrant women living in Ireland. The organisation employs three key strategies to achieve its objectives: networking, policy work and capacity building/organisational development.

AkiDwA, Unit 2, Killarney Court, Upper Buckingham Street, Dublin 1, Ireland Website: www.akidwa.ie