Organization Description:
Tides is a social change platform that accelerates positive, progressive impact in the world. Tides works with individuals, foundations, activists, corporations, governments and social innovators across the country and around the globe to promote shared prosperity, equality, high quality education, a sustainable environment, and healthy individuals, families and communities. For more information, please visit www.tides.org.
Position Summary:
This intern will support Tides’ marketing and communications efforts. The intern will assist Tides as we navigate the early stages of developing and rolling out a completely new cross organization marketing initiative. Additionally, the position will develop and deliver rich content for Tides’ Web Site, blog, client communications and social media during the term.
The ideal candidate has a strong interest in online marketing/communications and social media with the ability to deliver on projects. The successful candidate will work efficiently and with a positive attitude in an environment that requires adaptability to shifting priorities. The candidate will also have a passion for supporting organizations with a social purpose.
Tides Internships provide a learning opportunity for people interested in the nonprofit sector, fiscal sponsorship, philanthropic services and/or nonprofit real estate. The position is a blend of hands-on day-to-day operations, project delivery over the term and learning experiences with Tides’ staff and community.
Tides interns get:
A completed project to discuss with future employers.
Opportunities to meet with Tides’ staff for informational interviews.
Hands-on operational experience.
Thorough orientation of Tides and an introduction to the nonprofit sector.
Present the completed project to staff.
Attend relevant staff meetings and functions.
This internship is a non-exempt position. Pay is $15 an hour at 30-40 hours a week. The internship starts mid-June and ends in late August/early September.
The intern’s responsibilities may include all or some of the following:
Assist with the preliminary step of redoing our website including: researching web design and development firms, helping with a website needs assessment, contributing to a website RFP
Writing for the monthly eNewsletter
Develop a press release format and write press releases for new Tides clients
Creating new marketing pieces for Strategic Partnerships
Assist with social media
Build/clean the communications database
Superb writing skills
Graphics design skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external clients.
Strong ability to cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions.
Proficiency with major social media platforms (such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Ability to develop and analyze website metrics.
Proficiency with MS Office suite of products.
Knowledge of HTML and TYPO3 is a plus.
Knowledge of Vertical Response is a plus.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign a plus.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in-progress or recently completed, with a focus in communications related fields strongly preferred.
Experience building social networking communities (even for personal use) a plus.
How to apply
Application Instructions:
Only candidates who meet the above-stated qualifications will be considered. Your resume MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER EXPRESSING YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING TO SUPPORT TIDES AND WHY YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB. Please submit your application to settlin@tides.org. No phone calls please.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Tides is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.
Applicants with Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.