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- Communications and Social Media INTERN
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Communications and Social Media Intern
Raising A Reader MA, a Boston-based early education nonprofit organization, seeks an Intern to assist with the development and deployment of the Web and Social Media components of the organization’s strategic communication plan.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and posting of original and curated content for Raising A Reader MA’s blog and other social media, including reaching out and providing content assistance to guest writers
- Assist with redesign and management of Raising A Reader MA’s website, with particular attention paid to a consistent look and feel and marketing message across all media
- Increase organization’s social media presence using search engine optimization tools, and monitoring and participating on related blogs, forums, and social networks
- Outreach and promotion using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and other resources as relevant
- Monitor the impact of social media presence by analyzing web and other metrics of social engagement.
Requirements:
Students applying for this internship should be Marketing/Business/Communications or Language majors, with strong writing skills and previous hands-on experience on the Web and a solid understanding of vertical service marketing. Qualities and skills desired include:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Keen attention to detail when proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow directions
- Desktop publishing, HTML, WordPress and related computer skills
- Willingness to take initiative and find new media opportunities
- Demonstrated interest in or experience with public relations and social media
- Professionalism in the work place and business communications
- Interest in early literacy, nonprofit marketing and public relations desired, but not required.
Dates, Hours, and Location of Work:
The Intern will work between 8 and 12 hours per week for the academic year, October 1, 2011 through June 1, 2012; starting and ending dates are flexible.
The intern will be onsite during regular business hours at least once per week for meetings, and planning with supervisors. Some work may be done offsite.
How To Apply:
Please email the following to careers@raisingareaderma.org with COMMUNICATIONS INTERN as the subject:
- Resume
- Short writing sample (less than 5 pages)
- Thoughtful cover letter
- Names and contact details of two references.
Payment:
This is an unpaid position, and no stipend is offered. Raising A Reader MA does pay transportation costs as it relates to travel within work hours. In addition, Raising A Reader MA can work with your school if you are interested in pursuing course credit through this internship.
(For VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, please see end of page)
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Raising A Reader MA is looking for committed volunteers to perform a number of behind-the-scenes tasks to strengthen our program. Duties may include data entry, preparing materials for activities with child and adult participants, creating event advertising materials, and calling potential training attendees. Volunteers will be notified weekly via e-mail about opportunities for the coming week. There is no minimum time commitment, and volunteers will be trained on site for their specific tasks.
For more information please contact Sara Pollock DeMedeiros at spdemedeiros@raisingareaderma.org or 617-824-0827. To apply, complete the application below and e-mail to spdemedeiros@raisingareaderma.org or fax to 617-292-2660.