Marketing and Development Intern

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Vikara Village seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with marketing and development efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and development while working with an up-and-coming community-based nonprofit organization. We are a small nonprofit and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist our development department in content creation, individual fundraising, event/workshop training and more.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who are interested in local nonprofits, marketing, communications, and/or fundraising to learn:

• Communications and development experience
• Event-management experience
• Unique insight into organizational structure and current events and issues related to a local nonprofit organization offering alternative mental health services
• Exposure to a wide range of staff positions and opportunities within a nonprofit setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of Vikara Village’s marketing and communications strategy, including yearly calendar and marketing campaigns. This may include working closely with consultant teams and other volunteers
• Develop communication materials for donors
• Assist in development of strategic donor cultivation funnel
• Update and maintain Vikara Village’s social media presence, including scheduling Facebook updates, Instagram posts and tweets
• Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletters/blasts and blog posts
• Designing flyers, graphics, and other marketing material for programs and events hosted by Vikara Village
• Update the Vikara Village website and database as needed
• Organize, plan and facilitate monthly marketing committee meeting including preparing agenda and taking minutes
• Assist with preparation for small donor and "friend-raising" outreach events
• Reach out to community organizations, general public and donors with the message about Vikara Village’s vision to create more resilient citizens
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories, as needed
• Collaborating with staff and volunteers on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications
• Assist with community outreach by attending events, conferences, seminars, and workshops to help build awareness of Vikara Village
• Provide general assistance as needed

To Apply: Please a send cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples to Hannah@vikaravillage.org. If applicable, please send samples of your design/graphic work.