Social Media Intern

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Position Summary

Seeking an enthusiastic individual who is looking to gain experience in social media at a non-profit serving over 400,000 visitors a year in sparking children’s learning through play. This position is responsible for assisting the external relations department with various tasks and projects related to social media and communications at Minnesota Children’s Museum. Some of these responsibilities include creating copy for bi-weekly newsletter and other owned digital channels, assisting with the execution of an editorial (content) calendar and collecting analytics from owned social media channels.

Major Job Accountabilities

This is an estimate of the duties to be included in the internship. The exact duties and projects will be determined by mutual agreement of the intern and museum staff. All duties will be carried out with the direction and supervision of the External Relations department.

50% Creating copy for owned channels

20% Executing content calendar

20% Research as directed

10% Collecting and analyzing analytics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability and willingness to work independently.

Strong writing skills (copywriting).

Ability to work well with people.

Formal education in related field (marketing, communications, journalism or related experience).

Ability to organize time, follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner.

Ability to interpret and analyze data.

Proofreading, keen eye for detail.

Knowledge of branding, logos and target audiences.

Computer skills, including MS Office Suite (especially Word and Excel).

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience in one or more of the following (please indicate this experience in your cover letter):

Video editing

Photography

Graphic design (Illustrator, InDesign)

Branding

Training Provided

1. Intern orientation

1. Policies and practices of communications in a nonprofit cultural institution

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and online application to Kim Nienstedt, Volunteer Services Specialist at knienstedt@mcm.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until November 14th, 2014. Online applications can be found on the MCM Internship page at www.mcm.org/internships.

Position is 10-12 hours per week for 4-5 months (January-May, some flexiblity on dates). 170 hour commitment in Spring/Winter 2014.