Marketing/Development internship - fall 2019

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Organization background:

Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (DVCAC) has been a leader in Cuyahoga County for over 42 years addressing issues of violence and abuse within families and between intimate partners. The agency’s mission is to empower individuals, educate the community and advocate for justice to end domestic violence & child abuse. DVCAC serves an average of 20,000 children, teens, adults and seniors annually with programs that include: helpline; crisis intervention; safety planning; emergency shelter; justice system advocacy; support groups; parenting groups; individual, group and art therapy; culturally specific services; prevention education; and supervised visitation.

We envision a community in which all people enjoy lives free from violence and abuse and feel safe and secure in their relationships. Our programs help people experiencing abuse to find strength and support as they determine their best path toward health and safety. We offer services to help heal from the trauma of abuse; provide community education to better understand the dynamics and warning signs of abusive relationships; and deliver training and advocacy for systems to better respond to family violence. DVCAC has a highly unique and innovative approach that integrates child abuse and domestic violence programming.

Internship position description:

DVCAC is looking for an enthusiastic marketing/development/public relations intern to join our development department and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals. Candidate will have the opportunity to observe dynamics and participate in working with various employee groups within an established non-profit organization. Intern will have administrative duties in developing and implementing marketing and outreach strategies; insightful contribution will help develop and expand DVCAC’s outreach and visibility. Candidate will acquire marketing skills and knowledge of various marketing strategies and tactics that may include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing and advertising content and creation (e.g. Social Media, direct mail, web, printed collateral, communications)
• Develop social media content and calendar and plan for web-based messaging
• Assist in the creation and content of email newsletter
• Assist in creating plan and timeline to unveil DVCAC’s new brand in spring 2020
• Perform market research on target audiences
• Competitive research for content creation

• Create/maintain contact lists
• Grow public awareness and social media presence
• Analyze trends, opportunities, and success of promotion efforts
• Additional projects, including administrative tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

This position is designed for a creative and enthusiastic individual who is a self-motivated team player with the ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with: Social media promotion | Web content and design | Mailchimp | Canva | Adobe | Photoshop | Design | Creative Writing.

Ability to work with the staff to achieve organization’s goals. Interest in the work of charitable organizations. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher is required. Strong work ethic - punctual, responsible, dependable, prepared. Intern must have strong organizational, self-discipline and time management skills necessary to work independently, with keen attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn are important. Can work well with minimal direction, but also knows when to ask for help.

Suggested college majors include, but are not limited to: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, Journalism, Business Administration, Non-profit management, Advertising. Candidates with other majors should demonstrate experience, interest and relevance.

Intern must be available for 12 to 16 business hours weekly within the hours of 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday with the ability to work another 8 to 16 hours each week remotely (days and times flexible) or onsite for a total of 20 hours per week minimum.

Intern must have reliable transportation and pass a background check. Primary working location is in downtown Cleveland. Free parking provided.

This is an unpaid internship, though college credit can be considered.

To apply:

Undergraduate (having completed sophomore year), graduate students or recent graduates welcome to apply. Submit a cover letter and resume, including three references, to Carol at ccarbary@dvcac.org. Subject line should state "internship application."

Internship will run September 2019 - December 2019. Opportunity exists for position to continue through spring 2020 as an unpaid internship or as a paid part-time position. Offer or completion of fall 2019 internship should not be construed as offer of continued employment.