About the job
Are you passionate about global health, digital communications, and meaningful project work? The Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA) is offering a dynamic internship/volunteer position that blends strategic communications, digital media, and administrative coordination. This is a flexible opportunity to grow your portfolio while contributing to impactful initiatives in infectious disease advocacy, policy, and health systems strengthening. Ideal for professionals seeking impactful experence and internship.
As a member of our core team, you’ll support a range of internal and external-facing activities, from social media campaigns and event promotion to committee support and digital content development. Final responsibilities will be tailored to your skills and interests following onboarding.
Responsibilities
Draft and schedule content for social media, such as graphics, videos, text posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
Create visual and written materials using Canva and Google Workspace
Assist in promoting events, webinars, newsletters, and publications
Maintain organized files, mailing lists, and shared folders
Help coordinate internal communications and respond to inquiries
Provide general administrative support to teams and committees
Track engagement analytics and suggest improvements
Support digital outreach for the Infectious Disease Policy Journal (IDPJ)
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Background in public/global health, communications, journalism, admin, media, marketing, or related fields
Prior experience with social media, content creation, or admin tasks is a plus
Experience in nonprofit or international settings is welcome but not required
Skills:
Strong communication skills (written & visual)
Organized, self-directed, and responsive
Proficient with tools like Google Drive, Slack, Canva, and scheduling platforms
Interest in infectious disease, health equity, or science communication
Values:
Commitment to equity, global collaboration, and evidence-based practice
Willingness to learn and contribute to a distributed, multicultural team
What we offer
Real-World Experience: Contribute to global health projects and campaigns
Skill Development: Strengthen your portfolio in communications, admin, and team coordination
Mentorship & Networking: Connect with professionals across public health and digital media
Flexibility: Remote-friendly, self-paced work structure with meaningful tasks
Impact: Help shape the public voice and operations of a growing global alliance
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a short cover letter via the "Apply Now" button below. In your cover letter, tell us why you're interested in this role and highlight any relevant experience in communications, social media, or organizational support.
For questions, contact us at: info@id-alliance.org
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions.