Marketing/Events Intern (PT) Bethesda

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Hope Connections for Cancer Support is a 501(c)-3 nonprofit with a mission to provide support to those affected with cancer through programs of emotional support, education, wellness, and hope. We are a small organization consisting of eight staff members as well as licensed clinical staff and mind/body instructors. Learn more at www.HopeConnectionsforCancer.org

We are currently seeking a Marketing and Events Intern for the summer and/or fall. The ideal applicant will be enthusiastic and committed to Hope Connection for Cancer’s mission, an independent worker, and proactive thinker. The marketing intern will devote 15-20 hours per week helping engage Hope Connections with the community through marketing, events planning, and assisting with various fundraising events. The intern will report to the President & CEO, and work closely with the Office Manager & Program Director.

You will:

• Create new content for the Hope Connections website and social media pages
• Assist in creating visuals (i.e. signage, circulars, flyers, mock-ups)
• Assist with marketing and planning fundraising events including:
  • Drive Out Cancer (September 2019)
  • Candy Cane City 5k (November 2019)
  • Celebration of Hope Gala (March 2020)
  • 3rd Party Events (ongoing)

Our ideal candidate is:

• Committed, energetic, organized, flexible and creative
• A good communicator, and has great writing and speaking skills
• Able to work with a team, or independently
• A self-starter willing to learn new things and takes direction well
• Able to multitask and has a very good attention to detail
• Experience with various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Familiar with office work and computer applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook- Illustrator and Photoshop helpful, but not necessary)
• Experience with content creation, even if not professionally

How to Apply:

Please send a short cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, and a resume to info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org, with the subject line "Marketing Internship Application." No phone calls, please. Please note this is an unpaid internship, however, a small stipend will be paid towards school supplies at the end of the term, if applicable. University credit may be applicable.