Marketing and Communications Intern

The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

The Leadership Division of the Aspen Institute builds off its 70-year history of developing leaders across generations and place to become more effective, values-based leaders. Today, the Leadership Division supports the lifelong development of leaders through its (1) signature seminar offerings, (2) the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN) and (3) Weave: The Social Fabric Project.

About This Role
The Leadership Division’s marketing and communications team is seeking an intern for a 3-month internship helping with media production, design, and storytelling. Acting as an internal agency for our leadership programs, the Marketing and Communications team produces a wide range of multimedia products to help bring the concept of values-based leadership alive. The intern will be a critical part in our content production and promotion efforts.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating multimedia content in support of our leadership programs including blog posts, social media graphics, video clips, and audiograms
• Supporting production of the Aspen Global Leadership Network’s LIMINAL podcast including research, booking, and transcript management
• Assisting with the production of email newsletters, event promotions pages, and virtual event logistics, and virtual event post-production
• Assisting with social media editorial for Leadership Division and its programs including the Aspen Global Leadership Network, Executive Seminars, and Weave: the Social Fabric Project by drafting content for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Updating websites and coordinating with program teams for content
• Assist with social and digital analytics reports

Job Requirements

• Current or recent college/graduate student or other professional
• Experience with multimedia production
• Proficient in Adobe multimedia tools, Canva, or other design software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Entrepreneurial or self-starter attitude
• Excellent cultural competence and experience working directly with constituents from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and geographic backgrounds

Start Date: April 24, 2023, to conclude late summer

Location: DC or remote

Hours: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week (negotiable)

Paid/Unpaid: Paid $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

Individuals needing an accommodation to complete the job application can contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.