Marketing and Communications Intern (Spring 2023)

Intern responsibilities include:

• Developing strategy and content for Maternal Spotlight’s social media audiences that is relevant to Maternal Spotlight’s work and impact

• Researching other influential social media accounts and influencers for opportunities to collaborate

• Assisting with Maternal Spotlight’s overall social media strategy and management to enhance our position as a thought leader in the field of Maternal Health research

• Collaborating with Senior Management Team to plan Maternal Spotlight’s fundraising campaigns

• Assisting with newsletters and direct mailing of appeals to the Maternal Spotlight community

• Help maintain and follow the schedule for blogs

• Stay up to date on new social media tools, best practices and how other organizations are using them

• Research, identify, and engage with advocates, blogger passion groups, and media influencers

• Other duties as assigned

Specific schedule requirements:

• Requires 8-10 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a degree in Communications, Writing, Journalism, or related fields

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Meticulous and close attention to detail, with the ability to self-monitor for mistakes, troubleshoot, and closely follow a process

• Passion for inclusive and equitable impact

• Self-starter who will take ownership of a project and initiate tasks

• Works well with others in a collaborative and inclusive environment

• Proficiency in Google Drive and Google Workspaces

• Strong interest/experience in health care and public health

• Sample/History of Blogging or involvement in social media

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linked In

• Strong copywriting and editing skills

• Strong eye for graphic design

• Previous experience working with nonprofits or small businesses

Interested in joining our team? Apply below.