Intern Opportunity at The Loft - Marketing & Communications

Internship Posting—Winter/Spring 2015 Marketing & Communications Internship

Winter/Spring position (January/February – May, 2015)

10-20 hours per week, primarily daytime, Tuesday – Friday

Loft unpaid internships offer a flexible and enjoyable workplace, excellent supervision and mentoring, and the company of dedicated and creative colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the Loft’s social media communities; create and curate engaging, clickable content relevant to the mission of the Loft. Monitor engagement and reply to messages sent through social media.
• Assist in developing and coordinating content for the Loft’s blog, Writers’ Block. This includes the writing, editing, and publishing of blog posts.
• Assist with event planning and the execution of select events.
• Assist with the development and publication of marketing materials such as ads, flyers, brochures, and catalogs.
• Research and maintain a functional media list.
• Collect and compile event evaluation data, potentially including event attendance.
• Research vendors and pricing for potential Loft-branded giveaway items.
• Assess external communications patterns with fresh eyes.

Qualifications:                                 

• A demonstrated interest in learning more about arts organizations and nonprofit marketing and communications;
• An educational background in communications, marketing, or outreach;
• Demonstrated writing ability;
• Basic computer skills (MS Office);
• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+, and Pinterest.
• Experience in graphic design and familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, detail oriented, and creative.

To Apply: Visit https://loft.submittable.com/submit/b8cb27b9-1982-4158-a08b-ccf49256a068