The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the leading behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. AIR is a collaborative organization that works with clients to examine a wide range of projects in the areas of education, health, workforce, and international development, among others. AIR prides itself in conducting high-impact, high-stakes projects for federal and state government organizations, foundations, and the private sector. AIR's vision is that research-based problem solving can improve the lives of all people. We are seeking a Communications Assistant Intern to join our Professional Services team. This position is based in our Crystal City, VA office.

• Preparing outreach campaign materials for clients, including infographics, social media posts, calendars, and animated visuals
• Researching new social media opportunities for clients, including new product ideas and interactions with other federal entities with a social media presence
• Providing QA/QC of data visualization product for accuracy and visual appeal
• Helping to determine how best to streamline the production of various publications and outreach products
• Organizing completed outreach projects for archiving and to review for possible reuse or re-purposing

• Currently seeking a Bachelor’s degree in such fields as communications, graphic design, technical communication, and marketing.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Training in social media strategies and/or layout and graphic design
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or social media analytics tools
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team