The Public Affairs & Communications Intern works closely with the Public Affairs & Communications Team to assist with a variety of activities and support functions, working independently on assignments and projects. The position reports to the Director and requires approximately 20-25 hours per week with two days per week in the office.

Essential Functions:

* Monitor daily traditional and social media coverage for PCPC and the industry

* Review beauty and trade publications for relevant industry articles

* Monitor NGO activity and communicate to managers accordingly

* Develop engaging social media content and corresponding multimedia

* Track PCPC media inquiries and resulting coverage

* Assist department in designing PowerPoint presentations for various meetings

* Identify opportunities for social and digital media platforms

* Develop biweekly newsletter articles for members as needed

* Assist with various projects per direction of Team members

* Additional administrative duties (filing, updating and maintaining media lists, etc.)

Skills & Abilities:

* Public Relations/Communications major (or related field)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other programs (i.e., Photoshop, Canva)

* Social media savvy and general understanding of best practices

* Experience writing news releases and press statements (preferred)

* Basic graphic design knowledge (preferred)