Communication Intern (RF#202403)

I- Introduction:

The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is a Lebanese NGO registered at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities under no. 1186 on 18 June 2014 that aims to expand, manage, and protect Lebanon’s forests and landscapes through a community-based approach. We work on building resilient communities to environmental threats, increasing environmental awareness and education, advocating for forest conservation, and advancing research in the forestry field.

II-Purpose of the position:

LRI is offering an internship opportunity under the fundraising department. The candidate will receive guidance and support from the fundraising department and will assist visibility actions and development of communication plans for the department.

III-Tasks & Responsibilities:

The Communication intern is expected to perform the following duties:

• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including logistical support, coordination of activities, and on-site assistance.
• Learn and actively participate in shooting and editing videos for fundraising campaigns and events.
• Develop engaging content for social media platforms, with a focus on promoting fundraising initiatives, sharing success stories, and encouraging audience participation.
• Design visually appealing posters to promote fundraising events, campaigns, and key messages.
• Work closely with team members to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas for various communication materials.
• Assist in the creation of written content for social media posts, event promotions, and other communication materials.
• Support in the coordination and execution of media-related tasks, such as photo shoots or interviews for fundraising purposes.
• Use the internship as an opportunity to develop skills in event coordination, video production, graphic design, and social media management.

IV- Requirements and skills

• Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program, such as Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Availability to commit to the duration of the internship, which may vary based on the organization's requirements.
• Access to necessary technology and software for video editing, graphic design, and social media management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and convey messages to diverse audiences.
• Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative ideas for events, videos, and promotional materials.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, especially during events and campaigns.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with a diverse team and contribute positively to group dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of video shooting and editing tools/software.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant software.