Development and Marketing Intern:
Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and want to make a positive impact on our nation’s trails? American Hiking Society is seeking an organized, self-starter to assist with their development, membership, and outreach efforts this summer. The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is seeking an internship that will provide excellent non-profit experience in a friendly and dynamic work environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is social media savvy, interested in non-profit membership, and is inspired by the outdoors!
Responsibilities:
- Creating, scheduling, and implementing social media campaigns, posts, and contests using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest;
- Assisting with processing the monthly membership mailings;
- Membership product fulfillment in relation to contests and promotions;
- Assisting with other program-related tasks as needed including fulfillment, National Trails Day® planning, stewardship outreach, and policy and advocacy research.
Qualifications:
- Experience with social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines;
- A positive attitude and willingness to help with other tasks as needed
Desired internship term is flexible, but the ideal candidate would be available June 2015 – August 2015. The internship is unpaid and is located in our Silver Spring, MD office. Working hours are negotiable and can be arranged around your class or work schedule.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to Libby Wile, Senior Director of Volunteer Stewardship: lwile@americanhiking.org. Please put “Development Internship” in the subject line.
