Online Outreach Intern

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Interns working in the Online Outreach Department will help manage the Firehouse Art Center's social media platforms and produce social content, disseminate daily show content across the Internet, help promote events online.

Internships are not paid, up to 25 hour per week, temporary placements to help students & people early in their careers and career changers to gain entry-level skills and experience in the fields of outreach, social media, education, fundraising, translation, archiving and IT in a non-profit setting.

• Help disseminate Firehouse Art Center's content through the Internet
• Foster alliance building and networking amongst Firehouse supporters, likeminded groups and organizations, and journalists/bloggers/editors.
• Work with the Administrative Assistant to help generate content for and manage Firehouse's social media platforms, including: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, SoundCloud, Tumblr, Instagram & Pinterest.
• Monitor social media platforms and identify ways to engage our audience.
• Help to foster an online relationship between Firehouse and its partner TV & radio stations
• Support the development of specific online outreach programs
• Other tasks as assigned

• Technical and journalistic writing specific to social networking platforms
• Public relations and online outreach experience
• Internet and social media research under tight deadlines
• Managing an organization’s social media networks and monitoring basic metrics
• Experience working in a professional environment that must meet daily deadlines

• Knowledge of Firehouse Art Center and commitment to its mission
• Experience with social media platforms used by the org.
• Basic journalism skills demonstrated through previous work experience and/or related classwork;
• Demonstrated enthusiasm to promote Firehouse Art Centers content to existing and new audiences.
• Authorization to work in the United States
• High school diploma/ GED or equivalent