MARKETING INTERN

Organization Name: Community Shares of Mid Ohio

Linked Contact: Ryan Kovalaske

No of Openings: 2
Work Schedule:
Hours per Week: 8-10
Wage/Salary: Unpaid
Compensation Type:
Employment Start Date: 10/3/2011
Employment End Date:
Job Duration:
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*Job Description: Want to have an internship that leaves you feeling rewarded and that you’re giving back to your
community? Want to connect to those in need in your community and learn about the nonprofit
industry and community in Columbus?

As a Marketing & Communication Intern for Community Shares of Mid Ohio, you’ll be able to work with over 60 different nonprofits in the Columbus and central Ohio area. Learn about different issue areas and causes including hunger, homelessness, violence prevention, education, environmental protection, social justice, and more.

As an intern you’ll assist the Community Relations Director in drafting, creating, and distributing content from the member organizations through an e-newsletter, website, social media, press releases and work with local media. Necessary skills include writing, researching, flexibility, self-starting,
multi-tasking, well-organized and willing to learn new skills as needed. Additional skills and
expectations are listed below.

The Marketing Intern will work with and under the direct supervision of the Community Relations
Director . Responsibilities include:

Assist With Content Development:
• Donor e-newsletter
• Blogs, videos, photos for website
• Press Releases
• Social media (Facebook, Linked In, Twitter)

Marketing Duties
• Implement a social media plan
• Review materials for workplace giving campaigns
• Provide support for workplace giving campaigns
• Implement an editorial calendar for online content & media pitches
• Assist with planning and executing an event at the Ohio State University
*Qualifications: Required Skills:
• Very good writing skills
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
• Internet research skills
• Some technical proficiency
• Able to successfully multi-task
• Flexibility and willingness to take on new challenges
• Self-starter
*How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and a letter of recommendation from an employer,
professor, etc. If this internship is for college credit, please supply an outline of his/her school’s
requirements of both the intern and the internship site.

Applications are due September 26, 2011. Start date is October 3 continuing through December 9. Hours are eight to twelve per week, flexible.
Please send materials to Ryan Kovalaske, Community Relations Director, at pr@communityshares.net.