Marketing & Communications Intern (Development)

Marketing & Communications Intern (Development)
Part‑Time/Flexible

Faithful Friends Animal Society

At Faithful Friends Animal Society (FFAS), the Marketing/Communications intern will be responsible for assisting the Development Department in its advertising and promotional efforts. Raising the profile of the organization through social media, communication materials, storytelling, recruitment, and reporting. This includes but is not limited to creating/designing visual content for social media and web, content curation, story development, organization and creation 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 any 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

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

Schedule: Flexible

Flexible, equitable, family‑friendly, and inclusive work environment that values work‑life balance. We are committed to inclusivity and encourage qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.

How to Apply: Candidates for this position should send their résumé to Shannon O’Neill, Director of Development, at kayla@faithfulfriends.us

Faithful Friends Animal Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves pets and people across Delaware. The organization was founded in 2000 and operates programs focused on animal welfare.

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