Marketing and Communications Intern

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Volunteer Position Title: Marketing and Communications Intern (Unpaid)

Department: Development

Training and resources: Upon starting the internship, the volunteer will be familiarized with our current external communications process and design guidelines. The ideal candidate should not need training on how to use basic social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, Adobe design software such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. S/he should be familiar with Microsoft Office programs.

Time commitment: 12 to 15 hours per week are expected. It would be preferred to have the intern in the office at least two (2) days a week.

Benefits: The volunteer will learn about Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building simple decent affordable housing. S/he will: a) learn about HFHMM’s events and fundraising initiatives, b) engage in a meaningful volunteer experience, c) gain hands-on marketing and communication experience, and d) see how marketing and communication is a way to increase awareness, donations, and supporters of a non-profit organization.

Job description: This position will be responsible for assisting the Community Engagement and Special Events Manager with the organization’s public relations and design needs. They will help edit materials as well as assist in formatting for print media. This position will provide hands-on training in creating communications plans and helping to form messaging sent to the community. There may be other duties as assigned by the development staff.

About Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland, Inc. (HFHMM) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1982, HFHMM has partnered with the community and low-income families living in substandard conditions, to provide simple, decent, affordable housing solutions. HFHMM supports the notion that good, stable housing matters for neighborhoods. Better quality of living leads to stronger citizens and families. Habitat for Humanity is about changing lives, one home at a time. Visit our website at www.HabitatMM.org.

To apply: Please submit the following information via e-mail to Melissa.McFarland@HabitatMM.org

Deadline: This position will stay open until filled

For more information: Please contact Melissa McFarland, Community Engagement and Special Events Manager, at Melissa.McFarland@HabitatMM.org