Marketing Communications Intern Jobs

Type: Marketing/Communications Intern (Charlotte Office)

Location: Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina

217 E. Tremont AvenueCharlotte,NC, 28203

Fall: September 1st – December 31st

Summary

The core focus of the Marketing/Communications Internship will be to assist the Director of Marketing and Communications in a variety of areas, including social media, marketing projects, andstory writing/researching. During this internship, you will learn to work within a team, develop oral and written communication skills, improve problem-solving skills through task management, and gain knowledge of a career in the non-profit field.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for someone with experience crafting thoughtful and impactful stories and social media posts for TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Other responsibilities will include research for press releases, writing newsletter and wish stories, and developing website content.
• The Marketing/Communications Intern will also be asked to assist with design work, help with company events, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, great attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to simultaneously work on multiple projects with short turnaround time
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• A team player and passionate about the mission of Make-A-Wish

Time Commitment:Minimum of 15 hours per week, unpaid.

Education & Experience

• Experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn), web research, and story writing is strongly encouraged.
• Experience withCanvaand Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus.
• Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or other fields with an emphasis on writing skills. All majors are welcome to apply. Charlotte office only.

How to Apply

Before You Apply

Potential applicants arestrongly encouragedto visit our mainInternship Opportunitiespage to learn more about our program and what can be expected if invited to join our Volunteer Intern team. In addition, the official internship listing may be found on our website at: https://wish.org/nc/marketingcommunications-intern.

To apply for the Marketing/Communications internship position, you must submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Make-A-Wish CWNC Internship Application

Documents must be sent (via e-mail ONLY, please) to:

Lauren Greene, Director of Marketing & Communications

E-mail:[email protected].

Other Info

The position is at the Chapter Headquarter Office in Charlotte, NC.The internship is unpaid.

This role will work a hybrid schedule to include some days from home, as well as in the Charlotte, North Carolina office located in South End. The Marketing/Communications Intern reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our community, while gaining valuable work experience in the non-profit sector.