Internal Communications Internship for the Office of Protection Services

Background

Students will have the opportunity to design and develop products and campaigns to educate the OPS workforce on OPS’s mission, active projects, and accomplishments. To accomplish this task, students will use OPS’s communication tools, including web sites, newsletters, digital signage, and print products. The intern will assist in writing, photography, graphic design, and web development activities.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of communications within a highly-visible and large organization with varied audiences. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor public comments, including maintaining a database and drafting responses to reply directly to inquiries or comments from the public.
• Attend Smithsonian events to develop content for OPS internal newsletter.
• Provide support for various types of media projects, including taking photos of staff working and developing a photo repository.
• Organize OPS-wide virtual and hybrid events.
• Assist in the development of communications materials including newsletters, OPS-wide announcements, and printed materials.
• Provide creative and strategic support in building communications plans.

Prerequisites:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred but not required
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in partnership with a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Prior office experience preferred
• A major in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field is preferred but not required
• Ability to take and upload digital photos; photography experience a plus