Communications & Marketing Intern - Idaho Out-of-School Network

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OVERVIEW

The Idaho Out-of-School Network’s mission is to ensure Idaho’s youth have access to high quality out-of-school (OST) programs. The research on OST programs reveals that youth consistently enrolled in quality programs perform better academically, have better school attendance, adapt better socially, and are more likely to graduate from high school and go-on to higher learning. The Idaho Out-of-School Network is the only program of its kind in Idaho, though all 50 states have launched similar programs. The Idaho Out-of-School Network does not directly offer out-of-school programs; the focus is to advocate and promote the benefits of out-of-school programming, help connect families and youth to a program and support providers with resources and training to enrich and expand their programming and services.

PROJECT DUTIES

The Communications and Marketing Intern position is responsible for helping to create communication and marketing products. This will be achieved through:

• The collaborative development of one Out-of-School Time Program Profile which includes:
  • Interviewing program directors/staff/parents/youth
  • Collecting information and highlighting their key features in a profile sheet;
• Participating in Regional Roundtable and Recharge training coordination which includes:
  • Contacting community partners and inviting them to participate
  • Designing social media posts with a schedule to promote the event
• Participate in Quality Matters and Think Make Create Lab promotion & event

THE EFFECTIVE WORK U STUDENT WILL

• Have effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking. 
• Have the ability to listen to people's ideas and concerns.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations.
• Be team oriented, with good organization, time-management and communication skills.
• Have the ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Be creative and have the ability to develop new ideas.
• Have accountability for own work performance and balancing job requirements, initiating and completing work.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

• Gain confidence in working with others in a creative yet professional setting.
• Opportunity to network and learn about other areas within the out-of-school and education communities. 
• Increase experience in the non-profit sector.
• Develop leadership and administrative skills.