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Communications Intern - Francis William Bird Park
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations
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Opportunity Overview
The Communications Intern will work with our Engagement Site Managers, assisting in developing and distributing promotional materials and information, and occasionally in conducting arts, cultural, family, and/or natural history events. Good writing and verbal communication skills and interest in interpretation of historic homes and/or natural history preferred.
The main focus of this position will be to promote programs taking place at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton and Francis William Bird Park in Walpole. Work may also be done remotely with bi-weekly check-ins.
This is a non-paid internship.
Responsibilities
* Primary responsibility is to help increase program and event participation by inputting programs into local and other online events listings
* Secondary responsibility is to spend time in the communities, establishing prime locations for flyers or other traditional promotion
* Learn and maintain working and conversational knowledge of Trustees’ mission and programming to encourage participants to further engage with Trustees through volunteer opportunities and membership.
* When possible: assist with day-of event support, including taking photos, supporting staff, and ensuring smooth logistics at event
* Encourage visitors to engage with The Trustees through volunteer opportunities and membership
* Depending upon the volunteer’s experience and interest, use established marketing guidelines, develop promotional materials such as flyers, emails, press releases, and other documents utilized to promote programs and events
* Log volunteer hours weekly
Qualifications
* Experience with social media outlets and ability to think creatively about event promotion
* Ability to use Microsoft and other tools to create flyers, emails, and other program support materials
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Organized and flexible
* Interest in historic homes, museums, public gardens, agriculture, outdoor recreation and/or the Massachusetts a plus
* Physical abilities require continuous standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional climbing, stooping, twisting and fine manipulation; occasional environmental exposure to cold
* Must have means of transportation as well as ability to provide a personal laptop/computer
Time Commitment Needed
Weekly commitment of 2 hours; 3 month commitment.
To Apply send a cover letter and resume to Eileen Small at esmall@thetrustees.org. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
To explore other volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/
More about The Trustees
Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.
The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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About The Trustees of Reservations
Location:
200 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love for their exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value. For their trails, their history, their gardens, their beaches. For the simple reason that nature and culture can soothe the soul and improve our lives.
Description
Who We Are
We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.
Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.
What We Do
We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places - nearly 25,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
What We Are Up Against
Through more than 100 years of hard work and high standards, The Trustees have built a sterling reputation and a stunning physical legacy.
Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. We need to tap the wellspring of people’s joy - in their communities, their heritage, and the natural world - and mobilize a whole new generation to care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Francis William Bird ParkPolley LaneWalpole, MA 02032
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Management
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Market Research / Analysis
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- weekly commitment of 2 hours; 3 month commitment