Internship - Events & Communications

Internship – Events & Communications Organisation: Arthan | Social Sector | Duration: 5 months | Location: New Delhi, with a hybrid working arrangement | Stipend: 8,000-12,000 (varies based on skills and experience) About Arthan: Arthan is a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening the social impact sector through capacity building and consulting support in the areas of: Human Capital, Organisational Development and Thought Leadership. Through its inception, Arthan has collaborated with over 1,500 leading social impact organisations, connected with more than 500,000 job seekers, and organised over 100 forums that attracted 1,000+ social leaders and over 20,000 participants. Role Overview This is a paid role. You will work closely with the team to coordinate communications and logistics for Arthan's Annual Convening in December 2026, while also supporting broader content and outreach activities. Key Responsibilities Conference and Event Coordination Assist in planning and executing large-scale public summits, timelines, vendor coordination, and run-of-show Manage RSVPs, attendee communication, and registration logistics Liaise with venue, AV, catering, and other vendors Support on-ground operations on event days, managing flow and coordinating with speakers and partners Communications and Content Support Draft event-related communication- invites, reminders, thank-you notes, and post-event follow-ups Write and schedule social media content and assist with real-time event coverage Contribute to the content calendar with event previews, recaps, and thought pieces Support basic design tasks on Canva for event collaterals Support post-event communications and content development, including maintaining stakeholder engagement trackers and follow-up activities. Research and Documentation Support in compiling speaker briefs, background notes, and session summaries Document key takeaways, quotes, and moments from events for future reporting Maintain trackers and coordination sheets across workstreams Design and Collateral Production Design social media posts, banners, presentations, reports, brochures, and emailers Create event branding assets including backdrops, stage visuals, signage, and name badges Who We are Looking For Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Management, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. Comfortable using Canva and familiar with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms. Strong aesthetic sense with an eye for detail and clean layouts. Prior exposure to event coordination or communications (even in college) is a plus. Passionate about the social sector. What You will Gain End-to-end ownership of real conference logistics and communications, exposure to senior leaders, policymakers, and changemakers across India, a strong professional portfolio in events and communications, and direct mentorship within a fast-growing social sector organisation. Working Arrangement This internship offers a flexible working model. Interns are expected to work 15 hours per week between August and September 2026, with at least two days of in-person engagement from our Delhi office each week. As preparations for Arthan's Annual Convening intensify, the expected time commitment will gradually increase from September onwards to around 25–30 hours a week, with 3 days in office. We'll discuss and agree on the revised schedule with the selected candidate in advance, and there's room to work this out flexibly. What You will Gain Hands-on experience managing communications and logistics for a large-scale national convening Exposure to senior leaders across the social impact ecosystem A strong professional portfolio across events, content, and design Direct mentorship from Arthan's communications team This role offers an opportunity to learn by doing, supporting real projects, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen the social impact ecosystem. How to Apply Please send us: Your updated CV A brief cover note (no more than 300 words) on why you'd like to intern with Arthan and, specifically, why you'd like to be part of the communications team Any relevant work samples ( these can be about the college events, social media pages, newsletters, blogs, event plans, presentations, etc.) - Interested candidates can write to [email protected] with the subject line Communications Intern | Arthan | 2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 20 June 2026 . We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as the position may be filled before the deadline.