Social Media Intern

About ALIGHT
ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking) is a non-profit organization that seeks to
create a more just world where anti-trafficking professionals have the resources to achieve justice and
restitution for victims of trafficking. Our mission is to enable anti-trafficking advocates and legal providers
to connect across borders and build solutions together. While the organization is based in Denver, Colorado,
ALIGHTs team is spread across the United States.
We are seeking individuals who are highly talented, passionate and thrive in an entrepreneurial culture that
values justice, collaboration, innovative solutions with impact and a multidisciplinary approach to the global
problem of human trafficking. For more information, please visit www.ALIGHTnet.org.
About You
If you are looking to

Work with other passionate professionals to contribute to the creation of a world where victims of
human trafficking can attain justice and rebuild their lives
Gain a broader perspective through multi-disciplinary and global collaboration
Engage with some of the brightest minds in the anti-human trafficking field
Transform your knowledge into impactful solutions

Then you have found the right place. If interested, please email Lena Gerber (Director of Marketing) at
lena@alightnet.org and cc Marianna Kosharovsky (Executive Director) at marianna@alightnet.org, and
indicate Social Media Intern in subject line.
Position Description
The position requires the individual to be able to thrive in a flexible, internationally focused and selfmotivated environment within a young nonprofit organization. You must be able to plan, execute and
continuously improve your work independently and/or in close collaboration with colleagues, as
appropriate. ALIGHT is composed of a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the
organizations mission and lend expertise from their respective disciplines to support a systemic response to
human trafficking.
The Social Media Intern reports to the Director of Marketing, and is responsible for managing the
organizations social media and web presence. This position includes researching, creating and regularly
posting content on all social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter) and driving support
through engagement and discussions with our constituents and followers. The individual in this position will
help forge new relationships to build ALIGHTs visibility, impact and financial resources.
This position serves as a key member of the marketing team. All ALIGHT team members drive, encourage
and motivate other team members. Members of the team are also responsible for representing the
organizations work with external constituents in the anti-trafficking field and international community as
well as team members on a platform of experience and with authority, as well as to be able to speak to the
many aspects of the anti-trafficking agenda.
Responsibilities
Manage Social Media Presence:
Research and be prepared to discuss best practices from content analysis for social media in the
human trafficking field. Propose specific recommendations for the following platforms: Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus.
Research best practices of other human trafficking organizations' social media efforts.

ALIGHT c/o Michalczak PLLC 11 Broadway, Suite 615 New York, NY 10004
www.alightnet.org

Identify sensitive areas and how others avoid common mistakes and misrepresentations
associated with presenting human trafficking online.
Identify key influencers (both organizations and individuals) in the field.
Research and develop content that focuses on
Legal and advocacy dimension of anti-human trafficking efforts (e.g., cases and proceedings)
International human trafficking issues and patterns
Collaborations taking place across organizations and boundaries (including where there are
gaps in collaborations)
Updates and promotion of ALIGHT outreach , involvement, accomplishments
Updates and promotion of ALIGHT partners work
Manage social media and generate online content that engages audience segments and leads to
measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate.
Identify various resources to find appropriate updated and relevant articles and content for
posting of social media.
Connect to all key influencers and relevant organizations.
Engage in two-way communication with constituents and relevant organizations to build
relationships.
(Timing and frequency of engagement on social media will be to be discussed)

Manage Web Presence:

Recommend and implement improvements to web presence aimed at building support base
Maintain and reinforce tone and linkages between different social media vehicles and website
presence

Support Director of Outreach and Partnerships on tracking and measuring the level of
engagement within the network, especially in relation to social media contacts
Recommend and implement improvements to website

Support Director of Research on identifying and developing resources for website visitors
Other duties as required and assigned by the Director of Marketing and leadership team
Qualifications
Completed or in process of completing graduate degree in field relevant to ALIGHTs work (such as
an MBA, M.S., J.D. or M.A.)
1+ years experience in positions requiring human trafficking or human rights content knowledge and
experience with communications and international focus (relevant professional level work
experience or graduate level courses can be substituted on a year-for-year basis)
Experience with social media tracking softwares and WordPress a plus
Experience in web-based media (e.g., podcasting, blogs, etc.) a plus
Ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to
the right audiences through the best distribution channels
Writes powerfully and persuasively using various styles and effectively addresses different needs and
audiences
Hardworking and dedicated to completing projects, relentless pursuit of excellence & commitment to
continual learning
Ability to work well independently, innovate, problem solve, collaborate and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills for working with both internal and
external constituents
Projects a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust
Comfort in entrepreneurial environment
High ethical standards and commitment to ALIGHTs mission and core values

ALIGHT c/o Michalczak PLLC 11 Broadway, Suite 615 New York, NY 10004
www.alightnet.org

Diversity
ALIGHT is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture
and skill and is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our strategic goals and
mission.
Disclaimer
This position description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the
typical responsibilities of team members in this classification and it may be changed by the leadership team
at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will relationship
existing between ALIGHT and its team member. Distribution of this item outside of ALIGHT without an
authorized release is a violation of ALIGHT policy.

ALIGHT c/o Michalczak PLLC 11 Broadway, Suite 615 New York, NY 10004
www.alightnet.org