Marketing & Communications Internship (Unpaid)

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Write blog posts.
• Assist with social media content development, including short- and long-form video creation.
• Support photos/video file organization and tagging
• Create, edit and publish video content for social media, website, events and promotional campaigns.
• Support the development of digital and print media, marketing collateral, advertisements, presentations and promotional pieces as assigned.
• Provide planning and logistical support for special events.
• Track and organize media clippings, including on our website.
• Update media contact list, as needed.
• Assist with website content management via WordPress.
• Submit event postings to community calendars.
• Assist with ordering, handling and inventory of promotional products.
• Assist with graphic design, if applicable.
• Participate in all-staff and team meetings.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the supervisory team
• These internship responsibilities are to be the main emphasis of this position. As with every internship position at United Way, it is not possible to define internships precisely. Should the need exist, every person in the organization will assist in any way necessary to assure an efficient and cooperative environment.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Applicant should possess a motivation to help people, a non-judgmental attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to empathize
• Intern must be a college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Communications, marketing, public relations or related field preferred.
• One year of experience in related field required
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Strong writing skills with AP style knowledge.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule given special events or other meetings.
• Entry-level website content management skills.
• Entry-level photography and photo-editing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Social media management skills are a plus but not required.
• Graphic design skills are a plus but not required.
• Videography and audio-capturing skills a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer equipment, phones, various software programs and resource file
• Ability to work effectively under stress and maintain productivity and composure under pressure
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Adapt readily to changes
• Ability to use good judgment and assessment techniques
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effectively prioritizes work and establishes clear goals in coordination with supervisor
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Keep all activities in line with the core values and contribute to the positive culture of United Way of Northeast Florida.
• Actively participate in the broader organizational activities and be a brand steward within the community, outside agencies and/or programs to enhance United Way services to the community.
• Work Environment:
• As a matter of policy, interns may only work in our office, not remote. This may mean the internship is for three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
• Vibrant work space in a sustainable, state-of-the-art facility with free monthly parking.
• Purpose – Help United Way transform Northeast Florida into a community of opportunity and hope for ALL people.
• A fun, challenging, and inclusive culture.

General Physical Requirements for Essential Functions of the Internship:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this internship the intern is regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using a keyboard is required. Specific vision abilities required by this internship include long hours viewing a computer monitor screen. The intern may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office environment.

This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of all team members assigned to this position. It is intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section. Also, duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added or deleted at any time. This supersedes all descriptions previously written for the same position. Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.

Additional Information:

The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re on the fence - we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself! Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.

We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences.

United Way of Northeast Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Environment.

United Way of Northeast Florida reserves the right to adjust work location.