This position works directly with
United Way's online strategies team to assist with the publicity of events and
announcements, in addition to other communication pieces. Other projects may
also be assigned.
The internship is an unpaid
position, located in downtown Minneapolis at Greater Twin Cities United Way.
Will fulfill academic credit requirements if applicable.
Department: Marketing Reports to: Online
Content Specialist
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours weekly, beginning June through August 2012.
Hours and dates of internship are flexible (within an 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday)
and may be set according to intern’s schedule. Hours may include some nights
and weekends for events occurring during the internship.
Deadline: Applications accepted through May 4, 2012.
Responsibilities
- Develop well-written, concise, optimized articles for United Way's website.
- Post articles and other online content using a web-based content management system.
- Assist in the promotion of upcoming events.
- Help at events in the community, including our annual campaign celebration. May include taking pictures/video, volunteering or drafting event recaps.
- Assist with social media strategy (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
- Enrolled in a degree program or recent graduate in marketing/communications, public relations, nonprofit administration or liberal arts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with blogging software or online content management. Knowledge of basic HTML a plus.
- Knowledge of/experience with the Associated Press Stylebook.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience writing e-communications preferred.
Benefits
- Strengthen skills in marketing and the growing field of online communications.
- Network with corporate communicators, marketing and social service professionals.
- Broaden knowledge of United Way, health and human service organizations, and the nonprofit community.
- Have an impact on public education and opinion regarding United Way and its role in the community.
- Parking reimbursement.
Apply
Please send cover letter, resume and
two (2) writing samples* to:
Brianna Goad, Greater Twin Cities United Way
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Brianna Goad, Greater Twin Cities United Way
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
