Internship Dates: 05/20/2024 - 07/26/2024

2024 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Objective:
To gain experience as a Marketing and Communications professional in a non-profit setting by assisting with social media creation, press releases, website updates, graphic design projects and other communications related activities.

Job Description:
The Marketing & Communications Intern is part of Classroom Central’s Development Team. She/he will report directly to Emily Cook, Director of Marketing and Communications.

The Marketing and Communications Intern may perform the following tasks:
• Create content for all social media accounts with a focus on TikTok and Instagram
stories, but also including, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Basic photography and video production (can utilize iPhone)
• Pitch press release ideas and stories to Director of Marketing and Comms
• Write and edit press releases and media alerts
• Update organization's website
• Design email communications
• Assist at various events
• Other tasks as needed

In addition, the Marketing and Communications Intern will meet with all organizational staff members one-on-one and attend a “Show & Tell” tour to better understand the organization and the moving parts and responsibilities of a non-profit organization.

Qualifications:
1. Must be utilizing internship for class credit or otherwise educational purposes
2. Must be able to work both from the office and from home effectively
3. Self-starter with excellent attention to detail
4. Effective oral and written communication skills
5. Experience managing social media accounts (TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
6. Competent with Microsoft Office applications / Canva, some familiarity with Adobe
Suite a bonus
7. Excellent time management skills
8. Some experience with photography and videography preferred
9. Majoring in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management or
related field preferred
10. Must pass background check
11. Must have reliable and dependable transportation

Location: 2116 Wilkinson Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28208 

Hours:
Monday - Thursday
• Monday: Remote
• Tuesday - Thursday: In office
10am - 4pm
1 Hour Lunch Break Daily
Total: 20 hours per week
**Tasks and responsibilities can be revised based on course of study and interest.
***Interns may be asked to help with other Development team tasks including but not limited to
Backpacks & Basics preparation, 9 School Tools preparation, and data mining