Communications & Marketing Internship

INTERNSHIP DURATION: 8 weeks/Part-time (24 hours a week)

The Communications & Marketing Intern will assist with print and digital storytelling, learn the inside and out of nonprofit communications and marketing, and raise awareness on our mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with finding stories
  • Meet with program managers, case managers, and frontline staff about potential client stories
• Assist with internal and external communications
  • Monthly client flyer, staff emails, monthly newsletter, etc.
• Assist with website
  • Update articles, photos, and content
• Assist with digital analytics
  • Track engagement with social media, website, emails, etc.
• Assist with photography and videos
  • Volunteer, staff, or event opportunities
• Event communications support
• Prepare a presentation on what they learned in the 8 weeks to present to the leadership team at the conclusion of their internship

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Commitment to the mission, values and goals of SVDP.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Experience with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva (preferred)

Education, Qualifications, Certifications, Trainings, Licenses:

• High School Diploma
• Four (4) years of experience (preferred)
• Pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, media, marketing, or related fields
• A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated efficiency in performing the work may be substituted
• Successfully pass any required pre-employment background and drug screening
• Valid Driver’s License