Purpose:
This position works
directly with the Communications team to implement internal and external marketing
communications strategies and promote and create awareness for Guild
Incorporated through general audience outreach.
This position may also contribute to content management for the website,
social media and email newsletter. While
this is an unpaid position, it is an excellent opportunity to build case studies
for your resume, gain practical experience and work hands on with the
Communications Specialist as well as other staff members.
Time Commitment: 12 – 15 hours weekly, September through
December 2012. Hours and work dates are
flexible (within 8 to 5pm weekdays) and will be set according to intern’s
class/work schedule and requirements of their school’s intern program.
Education and Experience:
The Marketing Communications Intern shall be
qualified as deemed by the college or university the intern
is attending.
Additional requirements include:
Experience
and Qualifications:
·
Student
currently enrolled in a degree program in marketing, communications, public
relations or nonprofit management.
·
Good
written and verbal communication skills are required. Must show writing
samples. Additional examples of
volunteer projects or group projects are a plus.
·
General
knowledge of the use and impact of social media and interactive communications
to engage an audience.
·
Knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Constant Contact or other email software,
Adobe Creative a plus.
·
Ability
to incorporate suggestions and to meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Assist with execution of marketing communications plans during our
peak fundraising period.
·
Assist in content development and management for web site updates,
social media, email newsletter and internal communications. Includes photos and video.
·
Assist on marketing projects as needed which may include event
management, growing our presence in social media, and working on donor
solicitations (print & online).
·
Ideation and collaboration with Communications Specialist and other
staff members on various projects that support awareness building of our
mission.
About Guild Incorporated:
We are passionate, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking employees, volunteers, board members, supporters, and other involved community members with a mission of helping people with mental illness lead quality lives. We believe that people with mental illness are larger than the definition of their diagnosis. So, we partner with the individuals we serve, sticking with them through progress and set-backs, symptoms, medications, and side-effects, good days and not so good days. We are an established and growing nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN. In 2011 we served nearly 1,400 clients.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and two writing samples to:
Mail:
Guild Incorporated
Attn. Human Resources
130 S. Wabasha Street, Ste 90
St. Paul, MN
55107
Fax: 651-450-2221
E-Mail: employment@guildincorporated.org
Website: www.guildincorproated.org
