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GROUNDSPARK SEEKS: PROJECTS & COMMUNICATION INTERN for SPRING/SUMMER 2010
GroundSpark creates visionary films and dynamic educational campaigns that move individuals and communities to take action for a more just world.
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
-Generating copy, email subject lines, persuasive language for e-blasts and social networking
• ONLINE MARKETING CONTENT:
-Generating timely, newsworthy messages to expand the breadth of our e-based marketing audiences
-Maintain and help build GroundSpark’s events and communications calendar;
• MARKETING RESEARCH:
-Defining potential audiences and film reviewers, and maintaining contact resource materials.
-Work with the staff to update, promote and develop content for social networking sites, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and more; help integrate social media site content into our primary website, www.groundspark.org;
-Assist in increasing sales of films and educational guides by researching specific target markets and identifying potential customers;
• FILM SOCIAL NETWORKING:
-Identifying and generating messages for specific ‘circles of influence’ within educational and community-based audiences.
-Respond to general inquiries regarding GroundSpark’s films, including press inquiries, and forward or take action appropriately.
-Conduct background research in response to press inquiries and news coverage
• DIGITAL MEDIA ARCHIVING:
-Archiving digital media files for five films, including photographs, artwork, promotional pieces, production information, media releases, film reviews, etc.
-Track news articles, interviews, blogs, podcasts and other stories relevant to GroundSpark;
• E-MARKETING & MAIL DISTRIBUTION:
-Creating online e-blasts to coordinate with mail piece marketing; targeting bulk mailings for specific demographic audiences
• VARIOUS ADMINISTRATION/RESEARCH:
-Assist with travel arrangements and event logistics for GroundSpark’s Staff Producer and Executive Director/Senior Producer;
-Secure vendor bids for marketing & communications projects;
-Contact and conduct initial follow-ups on sales prospects;
-Assist in the production of marketing material;
-Assist with scheduling and other administrative support as needed.
SKILLS NEEDED: Interns must have a demonstrated commitment to progressive social justice issues and have comfort with LGBT issues and people as well as diverse racial and ethnic communities. They must possess excellent oral and written communications skills, be knowledgeable of social networking on the internet and be extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, flexible and work independently as well as part of team. GroundSpark is a Mac-only environment, so familiarity with a Mac is important, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Filemaker Pro and Adobe InDesign is a plus and a basic knowledge of HTML coding is needed.
LANGUAGE None
LOCATION: GroundSpark is located in a beautiful old brick building on the corner of Bryant and 20th Streets in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District. Our neighborhood is quieter than some areas of the Mission, but is still lively with residences, businesses, cafes, and restaurants. Plenty of buses pass quite close by, including the 22, 27, 33, 48, and 53 lines. Additional bus lines, as well as two BART stations, are located a short walk away in the heart of the Mission.
WORK HOURS: 20 hours/week
START DATE: ASAP
END DATE: Flexible depending on start date
BENEFITS: GroundSpark is a small organization and interns are considered to be full members of the team. An internship at GroundSpark is a great opportunity to acquire professional experience for those interested in a career in a non-profit. We offer a $300 stipend upon successful completion of the internship, but please be advised that this internship is otherwise unpaid. In addition, we offer a $45 monthly commuter check to help offset transportation costs.
REPORTS TO: Staff Producer, Brittney Shepherd
DRESS CODE: Casual professional
TO APPLY: Send Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@groundspark.org
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