About the Organization
Horizons Foundation (www.horizonsfoundation.org) envisions a world where all LGBTQ people live freely and fully. The world’s first community foundation of, by, and for LGBTQ people, Horizons invests in LGBTQ organizations, strengthens a culture of LGBTQ giving, and builds a permanent endowment to secure our community’s future for generations to come, with a focus on the SF Bay Area but impact nationwide. Watch this video to learn more about Horizons’ four-decade history.
About the Position
The Communications Intern provides critical support to help grow awareness among and build the foundation’s network of donors and partners – and ultimately create a future where LGBTQ people thrive.
This position is a remote position open to people living in the United States. The Intern will communicate regularly via email, chat, and video call. The Intern must own a laptop on which to perform the duties of this internship.
This is a temporary position compensated at the rate of $15/hour, 15-20 hours/week (flexible). Start and end dates are flexible, with an ideal start date in mid-January.
With guidance from Horizons’ Director of Communications, the Communications Intern will manage Horizons' social media, draft grantee stories, draft Horizons' monthly newsletter, and complete other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in marketing communications, whether an internship, volunteer position, or school club
- Demonstrated interest in nonprofits/social justice
- Experience with social media
- Journalistic writing experience
To Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (ideally, journalism, blog, social media, and/or web content) to Curtis L. Parker ([email protected]).
Please include “Remote Communications Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Applications will be accepted until Sunday, January 9. Early submissions are encouraged. No phone calls, please.
Horizons Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that supports and lives diversity in our staffing and values. We actively seek and welcome applications from people who identify as people of color; women; transgender, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary; LGBTQ; and people living with disabilities. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, and encourage and seek qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
