Nonprofit Communications Intern Opportunity

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ORGANIZATION: FriendshipWorks

Hortencia and Melissa

Do you love uncovering a good story? Are you passionate about supporting an
organization that makes an impact on the lives of older adults in Boston?

The Boston-based nonprofit, FriendshipWorks, is celebrating its 40th year of
ending elder isolation in Boston and is seeking a Marketing and Communications
Intern to help tell the story of the organization and its mission through "40 Years,
40 Stories". This part-time, unpaid Internship is for the upcoming semester (now
through Summer 2024). Based in Boston, this position provides meaningful,
practical, on-the-job training, mentorship, as well as a resume and career-building
experience.

Upon completion of the project, the intern will have a chance to build/add a
collection of stories and digital assets to showcase as professional writing samples
in their portfolio. We are also happy to work with the intern and faculty/advisors
for this project to count as college credit(s). Hours are flexible - approximately 10-
15 hours per week - starting immediately (February 2024). The intern should be
comfortable with conducting in-person, onsite interviews as well as virtual (Zoom
or Google Meet) meetings. They should also be open to accepting feedback such as
rewrites, edits, and suggestions, to help them hone their skills and become a
stronger writer.

Primary Purpose: The Marketing and Communications "40 Years,40 Stories"
Project Intern will support FriendshipWorks’ Development and Communications
Team in curating, editing, and publishing creative content for the marketing, public
relations, and social media strategies for FriendshipWorks’ 40 th Anniversary. This
communications internship position is focused primarily on interviewing program
participants, volunteers, board members, funders/donors, staff and others who have
engaged with the FriendshipWorks mission over its 40-year history and compiling
narratives to be featured online and in print. Some of the work may involve making
onsite visits (Boston area) with staff to interview participants. The Intern will also
record, write, and archive stories, and use photography/still photos as well as video
recording. The Intern will report to Laura Willis, Marketing and Communications
Strategist at FriendshipWorks.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Working under the direction of the Marketing and Communications
Strategist, the Intern will coordinate and schedule interviews (either in
person or virtual) with older adults, volunteers, partners, donors, and other
constituents who have engaged with the FriendshipWorks mission.
● Document and record all conversations, observations, experiences, quotes,
and testimonials.
● Draft a series of compelling "40 Years, 40 Stories" narratives from
interviews that showcase the personal experiences and impact that our
organization has had as they reflect on their journeys with our mission.
● Ensure all content is on brand and has been accurately researched and
reported, (and to AP conventional standards of journalistic quality and house
style).
● Submit all content/profiles/story drafts within established deadlines as
directed by the Marketing and Communications Strategist. Make edits and
improvements based on corrections, story flow, and rephrasing suggestions
from the Director of Development and Communications during the final
rounds of revisions.
● Edit and rewrite content pieces for different platform requirements,
including website, social media, media pitches, newsletters, and other digital
and print products.

Qualifications:
● Currently studying marketing, communications, PR, journalism, English,
creative writing, or related studies
● Must possess excellent communication and writing skills and be proficient at
emotionally resonant storytelling to convey the FriendshipWorks mission.
● Please provide three writing samples that demonstrate your command of
language, readability, and versatility of tone, style, and voice.
● The Intern should be familiar with different content platforms including
blog, social media posts, video script, or email newsletter, and tailor the
narratives to fit the medium and engage readers.
● Ability to work independently and manage high-detail, deadline-sensitive
projects with professional quality - attention to detail and organizational
skills a must.
● Team player attitude, demonstrated by being flexible and responsible as well
as being a self-starter.
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
● Being bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required.

Please send a letter of interest and three writing samples to:
Laura Willis at lwillis@fw4elders.org

You are also encouraged to visit fw4elders.org to learn more about the
FriendshipWorks mission and the inspiring work you would be doing as a
member of our team!

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About FriendshipWorks

Location:

105 Chauncy St, Suite 801, Boston, MA 02111, US

Mission Statement

FriendshipWorks' mission is to reduce isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston.

Description

We accomplish our mission by recruiting and training caring volunteers who provide friendship, support, advocacy, and assistance to older adults living in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, and Somerville. We have 4 volunteer programs: Friendly Visiting, Friendly Helping, Medical Escorts, and PetPals. You select the opportunity that best fits your schedule and interests, no prior experience is required, and most of our opportunities can be accessed without a car. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. To get started, check out all our volunteer opportunities here on VolunteerMatch, visit our website, or complete a volunteer application online. Join us in creating connections to end elder isolation today!

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Boston, MA 02111

(42.35147,-71.06017)
 

SKILLS

  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Public Relations
  • Journalism
  • Copy Writing / Copy Editing
  • Social Media / Blogging

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Hours are flexible – approximately 10- 15 hours per week – starting immediately (February 2024).

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