About the role#
The Marketing Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience by working with our team to support brand awareness and stakeholder engagement. This role is for a student interested in nonprofit communications. You will help execute strategies across multiple platforms.
What you'll do#
- Create content for social media, websites, blogs, email marketing, and presentations.
- Manage social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and researching trends.
- Conduct research on industry trends and customer behavior to help inform our marketing approach.
- Support email campaigns through list segmentation and performance tracking.
- Assist with media outreach, drafting press releases, and coordinating events.
- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, organizing materials, and managing databases.
- Track and analyze marketing campaign performance to provide insights.
- Draft content for employee newsletters or the company intranet.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- A proactive, self-motivated attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Creativity and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Smithtown, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Commitment: 8 hours per week for 16 weeks.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
Developmental Disabilities Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Smithtown, New York. Founded in 1961, it provides services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization operates preschools, residential programs, and vocational training centers. It supports more than 1,600 individuals every day.
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