Company Description
The Collegiate Institute for Middle East Affairs (CIMEA) is a national nonpartisan educational organization dedicated to advancing students’ understanding of the Middle East and Africa. We seek to empower the next generation of informed leaders to engage thoughtfully and constructively with complex international challenges. We recognize that the rising hostility and polarization that characterizes many student spaces today undermines the very purpose of higher education. Our work is guided by the conviction that campuses should be places of curiosity, dialogue, and mutual respect rather than conflict, silence, and polarization. We strive to meet students where they are and equip them with the tools and opportunities necessary to become the most informed, capable, and empathetic versions of themselves.
CIMEA serves as a meeting ground for students of all backgrounds to explore a wide range of topics concerning the Middle East and Africa. We are dedicated to the free exchange of ideas, and see meaningful participation in the exchange as our starting line. In this way, we believe the free exchange of ideas and the inclusion of diverse perspectives are essential to international affairs dialogue on campuses across the United States. By fostering open, informed debate and offering transformative opportunities for exposure and development, we cultivate leaders who are prepared to mediate complex global dialogue in their own communities and to lead the conversations that shape foreign policy tomorrow.
Role Description
Communications Coordinator is an unpaid role at CIMEA. The job is fully virtual, but you may expect in-person opportunities both at our headquarter city, Washington D.C., and at college campuses across the country. As Communications Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to manage external advertising for CIMEA at-large. Your responsibilities will include,
- Running CIMEA’s LinkedIn and Instagram accounts, as well as potential expansion into other platforms.
- Work with our editorial assistant in the publication our newsletter.
- Participate our weekly team meeting and individual check-ins with relevant team members
The workload will vary week to week; however, applicants should expect to commit approximately 2–6 hours per week on average, with a maximum of up to 12 hours during peak periods.
We understand this is an unpaid position, and we recognize you will have responsibilities outside of CIMEA. We deeply value the time and contributions of our team, and we are committed to respecting your capacity.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or are a graduate of a university degree program.
- Strong writing proficiency to create engaging content for our newsletter and social media accounts.
- Proficient in managing accounts on Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social platforms.
- Committed to expanding student access to opportunities across the United States
- Committed to fostering the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue on university campuses
Role Benefits
- Receive direct mentorship from the CEO and Operations Director
- Receive direct experience in your field
- Learn how to effectively use AI in your role (with our help)
- Exclusive access to CIMEA and partner events
- Flexible Schedule
- Garner new connections across CIMEA’s network and partner organizations
- CIMEA commits to providing meaningful experience, and offering professional development wherever possible.
