Communications Intern

COMMUNICATIONS

Kidsave is seeking highly motivated, dependable, and conscientious self-starters who are interested in pursuing a career in communications and marketing, particularly in the non-profit world. This intern will work directly with the Communications and Development team on advocacy and media projects.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Program Managers to prepare written program updates and write blogposts for Weekend Miracles, Summer Miracles, Kidsave Russia and Kidsave Colombia, per Kidsave CEO and VP of Program
• Conduct interviews of Kidsave kids & families to produce success stories, using photos and/or short videos
• Arrange for and prepare Kidsave kids from Kidsave Programs to speak at advocacy and fundraising events
• Maintain social media pages and corresponding blogposts for Kidsave official pages and website
• Assist Weekend Miracles and Summer Miracles Program Managers in planning, writing, and submitting content for e-blasts and e-newsletters.
• Collect copy, images and other properties to submit to the Project Coordinator for kids' advocacy flyers and other program event flyers

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team
• Must have some writing experience outside of the classroom (creative blogging, school newspaper, etc)
• Must have advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and video editing software
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus

Education/Work Experience:

• 2 years college, relevant coursework.

To apply for communications intern, please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to jeanette@kidsave.org.