Job Title: Winter Marketing Intern
Reports to: Marketing & Membership Director
Seasonal Position: January 2023 – May 2023
Compensation: Work Experience (unpaid), Free Y Membership during internship
Status: 10-20 hours/week
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Y is seeking a fun, creative, enthusiastic and outgoing individual to provide marketing support for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing & Membership Director and Assistant Director of Marketing & Design and interact with all staff members.
JOB DETAILS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides graphic design for print, web and digital media for internal and external use
- Assists with the production of a wide range of marketing communications
- Creates layouts and designs communications such as presentations, flyers, newsletters, event support materials, and brochures
- Assists with social media initiatives and updates sites as directed
- Takes photographs
- Provides support and input for the planning and execution of grass roots marketing initiatives throughout the region supporting new and current initiatives
- May represent the YMCA at special events
- Assists with writing press releases and promotional copy
- Completes other design and marketing projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications or business administration preferred
- Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Microsoft Office, social media platforms (Word Press) and basic camera skills preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, and to work both independently and as a team member
- Availability to work 10-20 hours per week in order to complete assigned projects