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Community Engagement Intern

Honolulu Civil Beat
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Honolulu Civil Beat is looking for a community engagement intern that is interested in gaining experience in event management and social media strategy at a prominent Honolulu-based nonprofit news organization.

This is a 6-month, part-time internship based on 19 hours a week (January through June 2025), with potential to extend through end of year. This is a paid internship.

This position is primarily in-person, but with some flexibility for remote work. Candidate must be in-office on event days. Event times may vary, but we can work with the candidates schedule.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Has an interest in local issues and furthering Civil Beat’s mission of cultivating an informed body of Hawaii citizens.
  • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handling multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work at least 2 - 3 events per month and provide your own transportation to and from events. Event times may vary.

REQUIREMENTS:

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Familiarity with social media platforms, features, trends and best practices, including on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Reddit
  • Strong written communication skills; can craft engaging social copy and respond to comments/DMs with professionalism
  • Basic experience with posting on social, including Instagram carousels, Stories and Facebook posts
  • Familiarity with photo/video editing platforms such as Canva

 

EVENTS

  • Exceptional project management, prioritization and planning skills, including ability to manage several initiatives/events at once
  • High interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and nurture close relationships with all event partners, panelists, and practice routine follow up with involved parties.
  • Work closely with Events Manager in securing venues, panelists, and catering for various morning and evening events.
  • Ability to work 2 - 3 events per month and provide your own transportation to and from events. Event times may vary.

BENEFITS

  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Free parking for the Kaimuki Office
  • Free snacks in office.