Job Description

**This position is a 20 hour a week position and is paid at a rate of $15/hour. This position is based out of our Boston or DC office, but will be remote for the duration and is open to locations in the US outside of these areas. 

The Executive Office (EO) is a small (but mighty), high-trust team that provides strategic support to the President and CEO, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors. The intern will support the work of the EO on a variety of projects directly relevant to the team and organization’s priorities:

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

SUPPORT INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS LEAD ON:

• Planning and executing monthly staff meetings
• Representing EO at various department meetings to identify and propose partnership opportunities
• Serving on gender resource network to support integration of feminist principles and practices across organization
• Monitoring engagement and developing content for intranet and internal social media channels
• Supporting return to work and workplace transformation (to hybrid) strategy development and implementation
• Collecting and reviewing staff feedback on key initiatives and culture
• Supporting development and implementation of racial equity roadmap
• Researching and proposing implementation of industry best practices for internal communications, staff engagement, and change management

BROADER TEAM SUPPORT

• Support team members on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Executive Office’s work, as directed
• Work as a team with members of staff and other interns on project deliverables
• Participate in work-related activities (i.e., meetings, webinars, workshops, conferences, brownbags), take notes and prepare summaries for staff
• Identify key people within the field of international development, humanitarian and human rights for potential Board outreach

Qualifications

• Strong discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Very good oral and written communications skills.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Team Player; eager to take on challenges and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a good sense of humor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in the field of international development, humanitarian and human rights

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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