Job Description

Fuel Relief Fund is the world’s only charitable organization focused exclusively on addressing fuel supply challenges in major disasters. By providing free fuel to affected communities and the aid agencies that support them, we empower disaster survivors to meet basic food and shelter needs and enable life-saving humanitarian activities. To date, FRF has deployed to large-scale disasters in the continental US, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Ecuador, Nepal, the Philippines, Japan, Turkey, Mozambique, and Haiti and has served in a support and advisory capacity in many other complex emergency contexts around the globe. Our success in the field has opened doors to impactful private and public-sector partnerships, as well as international partnerships with United Nations agencies and other humanitarian actors. 

Interns should have excellent communications skills; experience in external communications, social media management and/or reporting; and expert knowledge of social media platforms. (If you have never managed social media for an organization, but are an avid user of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. in your own life, tell us about it. That’s valid SM experience!) Interest in and a desire to gain experience in crisis communication, the humanitarian aid sector, and domestic and international rapid response operations is a plus.  As a small organization, you will have the opportunity to work on many different kinds of projects and support national and international deployments. You will report directly to the Executive Director, based on the East Coast.  

This internship will be conducted entirely remotely. Internship hours, as well as end dates, are flexible. A 3-month minimum commitment is required. Please let us know if you are eligible to receive academic credit. 

The Social Media and Information Management Intern will be supporting online communications efforts in ‘blue-sky’ contexts as well as during emergency response deployments. Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Creating original content for and managing social media pages, website, e-blasts to constituents, and fundraising campaigns/appeals 
• Contributing to communications materials and reports related to emergency response deployments 
• Developing strategies for, and guidance on, FRF’s social media communications 
• Management of ESRI/ArcGIS software and apps as well as updating website during emergency deployments
• Updating and managing content for our GlobalGiving projects and other fundraising platforms 
• Supporting communications efforts for speaking events/fundraisers 

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Proficiency with social media platforms including fundraising functionalities (donate buttons, ads, etc.) and analytics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (the ability to clearly articulate FRF’s mission and objectives is essential)
• Must be self-directed and organized and able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with WordPress and ESRI/ArcGIS software is a plus
• English language fluency

This is a hands-on position with a dynamic, passionate organization. We would like to find someone who is truly excited about the work and committed to the cause. 

For more on FRF, please visit www.fuelrelieffund.org 

Details at a Glance 

START DATE: 

June 1st, 2022 

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

May 13, 2022

INTERNSHIP COMPENSATION 

Academic credit or $250.00 stipend per month 

HOURS PER WEEK 

15-20 hours, depending on credit requirements, availability, etc. Internship end dates are flexible. A 3-month minimum commitment is required. 

Benefits 

Benefits include: 

• Academic credit and letters of recommendation 
• Exposure to the national and international disaster relief world, including interacting with prominent NGOs, UN agencies, and nonprofit industry leaders 
• Experience in nonprofit communications and operations 
• Work-related expenses covered 
• A fun and supportive remote work environment 
• And, most of all, the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of disaster survivors. 

How to Apply

• Name and contact information 
• Resume with relevant work experience 
• Internship credit requirements for your academic institution 
• 1-2 paragraphs/short cover letter on why you want to be part of the Fuel Relief Fund team and what pertinent skills you would bring to the internship (please include any social media management or other communications experience) 
• A sample social media post for FRF created in Canva or another graphic design platform
  • Topics include, but are not limited to:  
    • The role of fuel in a disaster situation 
    • Natural disaster awareness 
    • Generator safety

• • Check out FRF’s social media for inspiration (@fuelrelieffund), but, most importantly, be creative! 
• Optional: links to 1-2 social media posts and/or graphic designs you have created  

Job Types: Internship.

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