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Marketing and Communications Intern
URL: http://schoolship.org
Company / Organization: Inland Seas Education Association
Type: Full-time
City: Suttons Bay
State or Country if outside US: MI
Application Deadline: 15-Feb-19
Duration: Seasonal through August 31, 2019
Description:
This individual works under the leadership of the Marketing/Fund Development Coordinator. The goal of this position is to offer a learning experience for a college student enrolled in a degree program that will involve them in a wide range of activities involved with marketing a small nonprofit organization. Primary Activities: Marketing and Communications 85% • Assist with marketing efforts; long- and short-term • Develop/revise and implement off-site port marketing including press releases (multi-day travel required) • Assist with planning and implementing public sail promotion • Update community calendars with program information • Develop various posters/flyers and other print material • Collect pictures, videos, comments, and stories of program participants while under sail • Post on ISEA social media accounts • Distribute rack cards • Additional marketing related activities as needed Nonprofit Administration 10% • Answer phones • Assist with record-keeping systems • Work with the public in the Education Center as needed • Meet weekly with supervisor and communicate regularly throughout week Fund Development 5% • Assist development department with mailings • Assist at donor, membership, and public events • Plan and implement membership sails/events • Develop and distribute marketing materials for fund development
Requirements:
Skills/Prerequisites: • Excellent communication skills-written and verbal • Strong organizational skills • Experience working with computers and software • Willingness to learn new software and programs as needed • Ability to work well with youth and adults • Strong team player • Knowledge of Great Lakes-related science and environmental issues, preferred • Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings Term: May - August, flexible start and end dates. The ideal candidate would begin early May and continue through the summer season. Compensation: A stipend is available. ISEA can also support students with earning internship college credit through their university. Housing: On-site, shared housing can be arranged for non-local candidates and include dormitory-style and/or ship-based lodging. For full consideration please send a cover letter and resume to Lisa Sitkins at lisa@schoolship.org by February 15, 2019.
Point of Contact: Lisa Sitkins
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