Address: 202 Market St
Location: Rockford, IL
Application Deadline: March 29, 2013
Position: Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 05/01/13 — 08/01/13 (Flexible)
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Description
ORGANIZATION INFO: RAMP empowers people with disabilities to realize there are no limits to what they can do. We accomplish this by assisting them to live independently, make changes in their own lives, seek peer support, obtain resources and remove barriers that threaten their dreams of independence.
PURPOSE OF INTERN: The Marketing Intern assists with all aspects and logistics related to social media purposes. The intern will assist with developing a plan on content and frequency of postings, create a long-term schedule for postings, implement the scheduled plan, assist in making additions to RAMP’s existing social media use.
EXPERIENCE GAINED: The intern will learn how to create and implement a social media plan.
POSITION PARAMETERS: Reports directly to the Development Director and/or Employee Coordinator. Mileage and expenses reimbursed.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently working on a Bachelors Degree in a field related to the positions job activities, or,
equivalent education and work experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in a clear, concise manner;
• Experience using and managing social media accounts;
• Literacy in computer applications including word processing, excel, and database management;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining deadlines;
• Professional manner in dress and when interacting with others both inside and outside of the organization;
• Reliable transportation;
• Good team working skills;
• Self-motivated;
• Personal experience and/or an intimate knowledge of disabilities;
• Strong desire to see the Independent Living Philosophy carried out in the community.
