Essay About Tech-Savvy Communications Intern And Nonprofit Social Change Organization

Generating Workforce and Economic Development
[pic 1][pic 2]Generating Workforce and Economic DevelopmentCommunications InternLa Cocina VA, a nonprofit social change organization dedicated to creating economic opportunities for unemployed and underemployed Latinos in the DC metro area, is seeking an energetic, tech-savvy Communications Intern to manage the organization’s social media accounts, update the website, edit and send email communications, and assist in graphic design of online promotional materials.This is an ideal opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student or a recent graduate looking to gain experience in the field of nonprofit communications and/or economic and community development. In addition to day-to-day management of communications, this person will work with our board of directors and a communications company to implement the communications plan for a capital campaign the organization will begin in the fall of 2017. We are looking for someone to work at our office in Arlington, VA, or remotely with the possibility to attend occasional meetings.ResponsibilitiesUpdate Facebook and Twitter accounts regularly with organization news and other relevant contentUpdate WordPress-based website with organization news, photos, and other relevant content on an as-needed basisWrite, copyedit, design, and send email communications to the organization’s mailing lists, and manage lists as neededHelp in the design of promotional materials including images for the website, email, and social media, as well as flyersHelp coordinate fundraising campaigns and events as neededResearch strategies to reach new audiences and improve online communicationsRequired qualificationsCompleted or working toward Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, social sciences, or related majorStrong computer skills including knowledge of HTML, experience using website platforms (preferably WordPress) and CRMs (preferably MailChimp), and proficiency in Microsoft OfficeProficiency in social media including Facebook and Twitter and savvy for using these platforms to promote a message and reach new audiencesAbility and willingness to learn new skills as needed, including self-teachingNative level written and oral communication in English and ability to write compelling online contentCreative, diligent self-starter with excellent attention to detailPreferred qualificationsExperience in graphic design or knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or IllustratorKnowledge of the Spanish language and/or familiarity with Latino culture, not necessarilyInterest/experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, and fundraising strategyInterest in cooking, sustainability, healthy eating, poverty alleviation, economic development, and/or immigrant integration issuesCompensationThis is an unpaid internship, however we will work with your educational institution to award academic credit.To ApplyPlease send cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Paty Funegra at [email protected]. We will review applications on a rolling basis.About La Cocina VALa Cocina VA was created to contribute to individual and community well-being. We believe in each individual’s potential to achieve success and improve their lives. We believe in transformational change that, if done properly, creates new, previously out-of-reach opportunities for communities from the ground up.