Marketing & Communications Intern (Development)

At Faithful Friends Animal Society (FFAS), the Marketing/Communications intern will be responsible for assisting the Development Department in its advertising and promotional efforts. The intern will raise the profile of the organization through social media, communication materials, storytelling, recruitment, and reporting by creating and designing visual content for social media and web, curating content, developing stories, organizing content for weekly e-newsletters and blogs, contributing to the design of print materials, and assisting the Development team with smaller-scale writing and design requests.

This is an unpaid internship in which the intern will undertake practical working knowledge and may receive relevant course credit with an institution of higher education.

The Marketing & Communications intern will report to and be supervised by the Director of Development & Public Relations.

What you will learn/gain:

Multi-channel marketing skills, working with digital, print, and peer-to-peer channels in marketing campaigns.

Project management experience, including how to meet daily, weekly, and long-term deadlines in a unique environment.

Experience using WordPress, Google Analytics, and marketing software.

How to apply design theory to non-profit marketing campaigns.

Experience working and communicating directly with a mid-size non-profit team.

Exposure to many locally-owned businesses, nonprofits, and organizations in Delaware.

What we require:

Basic design skills (familiarity with Canva, or Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign).

Some experience with copywriting and blog writing.

Knowledge of basic design principles & composition.

Experience with content creation and curation for social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram/Reels.

Quality verbal communication (small and large group settings) as well as written communication (web, email, newsletters).

Ability to process and implement creative feedback.

Experience following social trends.

Ability to bring new ideas to the table.

Passion for the non-profit sector and animal welfare industry.

By the end of the internship, you will have:

Applied your knowledge, skills, and experience to a professional work environment.

Built and maintained positive professional relationships.

Demonstrated awareness of community and/or organizational issues.

Received professional experience that relates to your academic studies and career path.

Developed strong networking/mentoring relationships.

Duration:

Mid August through Mid November

Application deadline:

ASAP

Compensation:

This is an unpaid position. Upon completion of the internship in good standing, the intern will receive a letter of recommendation.

Schedule:

Flexible

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

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