Position Summary
The Communications Intern will assist with increasing visibility of and interaction with Canopy Center and its work. With the Communications & Event Planning Assistant, they will develop content for the agency's social media outlets and assist with fundraising efforts, event publicity, and community outreach. This includes taking and editing photos and video, creating graphics and assisting with tasks related to fundraising and outreach events. They will also assist in generating new ideas for content and will have input on future marketing initiatives for the agency and its programs.
This is a Spring semester internship.
Duties
- Design and create digital materials for general and event-specific agency marketing, program marketing, and fundraising campaigns at Canopy Center, for social media
- Collaborate with the development team on the marketing plan
- Monitor social media for trends that Canopy Center could capitalize on, on social media
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Must have completed coursework with an emphasis in design or communications
- Must be proficient in basic graphic design programs such as Canva
- Ability to analyze current and successful uses of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogs, etc.
- Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently, with little supervision
- Ability to get to and from office via personal or public transportation (bus) when needed. Some work can be done remotely.
To Apply
For more details about the position, download the full description from Canopy Center's volunteer page (https://canopycenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/). To apply, please fill out the volunteer application available on the volunteer page. To be considered for the Communications Intern position, applicants must also submit a portfolio containing 3 examples of the applicant’s work in graphic design with their application. Portfolios should be emailed to volunteercoordinator@canopycenter.org. Make sure identifying information is included so the portfolio can be connected to the online volunteer application.
