Communications Internship (Spring 2019)

Communications Internship with the Huguenot Society of South Carolina (Charleston)

The Huguenot Society of South Carolina was founded in 1885 to preserve the memory of the French Protestants (Huguenots) who fled religious persecution in the 17th and 18th centuries. Rather than forsake their faith, the Huguenots left their homes, families, and the life they knew in search of a place where they could worship and live freely. Their independent spirit and determination in the face of persecution is as inspiring today as it was the day their first ship arrived. We are a genealogical society with membership based on descent from a Huguenot ancestor, and an historical society with a library and archive providing research opportunities to the general public.

Our Society plans to increase our social media presence and enhance and extend our brand. We are offering a paid communications internship to assist with these efforts.

Duties and Tasks: The intern will assist the Executive Director with the following tasks:

  • enhance and maintain our website, huguenotsociety.org
  • plan social media content & increase our social media presence
  • assist with designing marketing material
  • increase use of electronic communications with our members
  • help build relationships with fellow Huguenot societies in the US and abroad
  • assist with the production and editing of our scholarly journal and newsletter

Intern Title: Communications Intern

Duration of Internship: Spring 2019 Semester, 10 hours a week

Compensation: $12-$15 an hour based on qualifications

Supervisor: The intern will be mentored and supervised by the Executive Director

Qualifications: Applicants should ideally be in their junior or senior year of college, pursuing a degree through the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs. (An interest in French and Francophone Studies or International Studies preferred but not required.)

Learning Objectives:

  1. The intern will experience the daily operation of a historical society and research library, with the opportunity to work with professionals within the organization.
  2. The intern will gain hands on experience in developing website & social media content for a small historical society, as well as in the production a scholarly journal.
  3. The intern will develop knowledge of the history of the Huguenot diaspora, a fundamental event in French history.

To view internship description and apply, visit: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2356241

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