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Communications Intern

Trident United Way
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GAIN COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE WITH A LEADING TRI-COUNTY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

 

Trident United Way is the Tri-County region’s only community connector that strategically and sustainably leverages human and financial resources to improve education, financial stability and health so that our entire community can thrive. We bring people and organizations together to find what is working and do more of that to help advance our community. We LIVE UNITED together because change does not happen alone.

 

The Communications department of Trident United Way performs the full spectrum of communications functions including - graphic design, public relations, media relations, social media, publication creation, marketing, advertising, support community & donor events, support volunteer opportunities  and website management. 

 

Position Title:  Communications Intern

 

Reports To:                     Chief Connections Officer. He/she would have exposure to the Communications, Volunteer Engagement and Events team members, other TUW (Trident United Way) stakeholders and outside vendors.

 

Status:                              Intern, part-time up to 15 hours per week (Spring Semester 2025 (Mid-Jan through Mid- April 2025) with a possibility to extend into a second semester for Summer 2025)

 

Purpose of Position:   This is an internship within Trident United Way’s Communications department within the Communications, Volunteer Engagement and Events division. Primary responsibilities will include supporting the Communications team members with inbound requests from other divisions as well as helping us execute our strategies - including creating graphics, making website updates, creating content for e-newsletter, collateral materials, proofreading and more.

 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Collaboration on design projects resulting in clear, engaging graphics and brand identity compliant communications. Projects may include branded collateral materials, video, direct mail pieces, website and social media graphics, posters, flyers, special event photos and other marketing materials as needed.
  • Assist with writing/editing/layout content for E-newsletter
  • Maintain email opt-outs and sign-ups for E-newsletter in CRM Database and Constant Contact
  • Work closely with Communications department team members to translate Trident United Way’s messaging concepts into marketing materials
  • Assist with editing, proofreading and communication of changes on projects that originate with our agency or other graphic designer
  • Assist with organization events – pre-event coordination, gathering supplies and post-event wrap up
  • Assist in scheduling social media content and monitoring social media platforms
  • Assist with website updates

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Minimum of two semesters of major-related course work completed in one of the following: Graphic Design, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred
  • Exceptional organization skills and detail-orientation 
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to manage workflow to meet deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience with Canva
  • Experience managing a non-personal Instagram or Facebook account preferred
  • Minimum of 12 weeks (about 3 months) commitment required
  • Ability to work up to 15 hours per week during normal business hours of 8:30AM- 5:00PM 
  • Ability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours of 8:30AM- 5:00PM
  • Opportunity to participate in company-wide events outside the Communications department (All-Staff meetings, volunteer events, visit other TUW office locations in Tri-County, etc.)
  • Must have reliable transportation

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Successfully author copy for written materials and construct images to create engaging, mission-focused messaging on for use in collateral materials
  • Develop a keen eye for branding standards and consistency 
  • Successfully advance graphic projects by editing, creating/enhancing graphics and produce a finished product
  • Enhance the experience for event attendees
  • Enhance the experience for TUW.ORG website users by editing pages and maintaining assets in the content management system
  • Identify and implement the elements of social media strategy coordinated across multiple platforms
  • Gain an introductory understanding of nonprofit communications, philanthropy and issues of education, financial stability and health in the local community

 

BENEFITS:

  • Build your portfolio of work
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Great networking opportunity
  • Intern may be eligible for college credits
  • Be part of a leading Tri-County region nonprofit organization
  • Professional mentoring
  • Hourly Rate of $18.00

 

The above statements are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather are intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section of the description. Trident United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Envi