The purpose of the Marketing & Communications Intern is to assist Habitat with needs associated with writing, marketing, social media, and events.

Responsibilities:

- Focus on implementing our new marketing plan.
- Create content such as: blogs, graphics, videos, etc.
- Create and run marketing and advertising campaigns.
- Use Hootsuite to plan/ execute/ monitor/ track a social media messaging campaign across multiple social media streams.
- Quantify and report on the effectiveness of their social media efforts.
- Produce marketing strategies for various aspects of the non-profit.
- Assist with virtual events.

This intern will work in partnership with Habitat staff members.

Impact: All work done will help Habitat for Humanity run and serve families more efficiently. Habitat for Humanity serves low-income families on their journey to become homeowners and the work done will directly impact these families through recognition and awareness that will promote funding, support, and volunteerism.

Benefits: Habitat for Humanity is a unique nonprofit, and the intern will gain valuable, firsthand experience in a variety of areas. Students with a marketing/communications purpose will be given the chance to expand their portfolio. This internship provides an opportunity for a student to do real work, in support of a well-respected community organization. Interning with Habitat for Humanity provides the benefits of:

• Understanding of non-profits and how marketing and communications benefit and affect them.
• Flexible scheduling
• Helping to meet an important community need.
• Creating materials for a professional portfolio.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Photo and video editing skills / or willingness to learn
• General tech literacy – Word and Excel (or equivalents)
• General social media literacy/ willingness to learn new social tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with streaming events (preferred).
• Bilingual (is a bonus).
• Willingness to agree to and abide by Habitat’s policies. While this is a great learning opportunity, interns must be aware that they are responsible for their actions, and
for representing Habitat well during this internship.

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week is expected, with a weekly meeting to be scheduled.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship; will work with university to receive school credit if applicable.

To Apply: Send resume and at least one reference to Marin Laferla, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, at marin@fremonthabitat.org by January 15th.