Colon
Cancer Coalition
SUMMARY:
The Colon
Cancer Coalition is looking for a social media intern for winter
2015/16. The national organization, based in Edina, MN oversees the
continued success of over 50 Get Your Rear in Gear run/walks and Tour
de Tush bike rides nationally, promoting awareness and raising funds
to fight colon cancer. We maintain a presence on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and others.
This
position is responsible for developing and implementing a social
media strategy for over 10 special events as well as Colon Cancer
Awareness Month (March). Additional responsibilities include
assisting the communications team with additional writing and website
tasks.
JOB
TITLE: Intern
– Marketing & Communications
LOCATION:
Twin Cities Metro
SALARY:
$150 per month stipend
TYPE:
Intern / 15 hours per week
DEADLINE:
Open until
filled.
START
DATE: Flexible,
no later than the week of January 5, 2015
DURATION:
Though March
31, 2015 – extension may be available.
PRIMARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Updating Facebook information on individual city Facebook pages, includes custom event related headers as event dates turn over.
- Creating and scheduling posts to individual city Facebook pages regarding event logistics, race sponsors, vendors, and posting event-related links as needed.
- Scheduling Tweets for upcoming races, including detailed information such as registration opening, team information, registration closing, packet pick-up, and race day logistics.
- Adding Snapchat Geofilters to each event scheduled throughout the year, including mapping locations and dates.
- Researching and brainstorming “out of the box” ideas to share the message of colon cancer awareness to unreached social media audiences, including the use of hashtags, and “day of the month” post.
- Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Strong
organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication
skills, ability to work independently, a willingness to accept a
variety of tasks, and a positive attitude. Candidates should be
proficient in Microsoft Office programs as well as the top social
media platforms for personal use (organization use experience a
plus). Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign/Illustrator, and
WordPress a plus. Journalism, marketing, public relations or
communications coursework preferred and/or a career interest in
non-profit organizations.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Candidate
must be a self-starter with high attention to detail. Candidate
should have access to transportation and a personal computer. Must be
available through March 31, 2015, but extension may be available.
Academic
credit can be arranged through individual college/advisor
HOW
TO APPLY: Email
sarahdebord@getyourrearingear.com with cover letter, resume and
writing samples.
