Marketing & Communications Intern - WCA
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Overview
The Marketing and Communications Department is responsible for all internal and external communication at the WCA. We are looking for a Work U student intern who wants to harness their creativity and grow their portfolio no matter your degree. This is a chance to learn successful skills in a non-profit organization that transfer into other business sectors while meeting and building relationships throughout the community.
Opportunity/Project Duties:
Awareness campaign development: Brainstorming and follow through of materials for specific awareness campaigns, including Stalking Awareness Month, Denim Day, the NO MORE Project, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, etc.
- Designing outreach and awareness resources using Canva and other platforms.
- Content creation for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and our website.
- Writing, editing and publishing blog posts for our website and quarterly news
The successful Work U student will be:
Passionate about the mission of the WCA (safety, healing, and freedom from sexual assault and domestic abuse). An excellent communicator, creative, detail-oriented, social media savvy
Skills you will develop:
- Project management
- Social media strategy
- Graphic design
- Gain experience with programs like InDesign, Canva, Hootsuite, WordPress, MailChimp, etc.
- Adaptable writing skills and marketing strategy
Working conditions/ Environment:
- Our office is open between 9-5pm Monday - Friday. This role may require occasional weekend, early morning, and/or evening hours.
- Approximately 85% of time is spent on location, indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Up to 15% of time is dedicated to travel time and attendance at outside activities.
- Approximately 75% of time is spent sitting at a desk or workstation.
- Approximately 25% of time is spent standing, walking and bending.
- Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs.
- Should possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation necessary to attend off-site meetings/conferences/events as well as visiting various WCA properties.
Pre Employment Screening:
WCA's requires participants to have valid identification, undergo a background check and sign a confidentiality agreement.