Common Threads
Social Media / Marketing Internship
Common Threads, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Social Media / Marketing InternshipCommon Threads is seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Intern (unpaid) for a one semester term (approximately 4 months). Interns seeking academic credit are preferred. This is a work from home/remote position
approximately 10 - 15 hours per week
with preference given to interns in one of Common Threads’ market locations (i.e., Miami, New York, Chicago, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth).Marketing & Communications interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit marketing communications, including writing and editing, social media and graphic design.The intern will create, edit and contribute to a variety of communications materials and project activities. This includes content for the website, internal communications, blogs, social media, news releases, fact sheets, newsletters, speaking points and fundraising campaigns.Qualified candidates are great writers and editors, with a knack for creative ideas and the ability to create a variety of content in Common Threads’ organizational voice. The intern provides some basic graphic design support (Canva; InDesign and Photoshop experience a plus).Responsibilities:Create engaging written and visual content, including articles and blogs, social media, news releases, videos and newslettersContribute to the creation of event collateral - save the date(s), invitation(s), web & social media content, ticket sales pages, etc.Assist in management of communications and event calendar, including graphics and copy for social media postsQualifications:Pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in marketing, communicationsFamiliarity with software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and CanvaDesire to learn new skills and work on a variety of projectsAbility to work independently, including in a remote environment; candidates should have reliable access to high speed Internet and a laptop/computer/digital tablet with webcam.Experience working with culturally diverse audiencesExcellent work ethic and reliabilityInterns are subject to a background check prior to working at Common ThreadsPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.About Common Threads:Common Threads is a national leader in enhancing community health through the power of nutrition and food. For over two decades, the nonprofit has been addressing the often-neglected connection between nutrition and overall well-being by providing nutrition education, cooking skills training, and food access.Operating in-person and digitally, Common Threads has partnerships with over 2,200 schools, provided more than five million meals, and has positively impacted the long-term nutritional health of over one million individuals. From the nation’s largest public school districts in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago, to various community organizations and medical institutions, its efforts are widespread. For additional information, please visit commonthreads.org.Common Threads' EEO Statement:Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
approximately 10 - 15 hours per week
with preference given to interns in one of Common Threads’ market locations (i.e., Miami, New York, Chicago, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth).Marketing & Communications interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit marketing communications, including writing and editing, social media and graphic design.The intern will create, edit and contribute to a variety of communications materials and project activities. This includes content for the website, internal communications, blogs, social media, news releases, fact sheets, newsletters, speaking points and fundraising campaigns.Qualified candidates are great writers and editors, with a knack for creative ideas and the ability to create a variety of content in Common Threads’ organizational voice. The intern provides some basic graphic design support (Canva; InDesign and Photoshop experience a plus).Responsibilities:Create engaging written and visual content, including articles and blogs, social media, news releases, videos and newslettersContribute to the creation of event collateral - save the date(s), invitation(s), web & social media content, ticket sales pages, etc.Assist in management of communications and event calendar, including graphics and copy for social media postsQualifications:Pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in marketing, communicationsFamiliarity with software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and CanvaDesire to learn new skills and work on a variety of projectsAbility to work independently, including in a remote environment; candidates should have reliable access to high speed Internet and a laptop/computer/digital tablet with webcam.Experience working with culturally diverse audiencesExcellent work ethic and reliabilityInterns are subject to a background check prior to working at Common ThreadsPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.About Common Threads:Common Threads is a national leader in enhancing community health through the power of nutrition and food. For over two decades, the nonprofit has been addressing the often-neglected connection between nutrition and overall well-being by providing nutrition education, cooking skills training, and food access.Operating in-person and digitally, Common Threads has partnerships with over 2,200 schools, provided more than five million meals, and has positively impacted the long-term nutritional health of over one million individuals. From the nation’s largest public school districts in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago, to various community organizations and medical institutions, its efforts are widespread. For additional information, please visit commonthreads.org.Common Threads' EEO Statement:Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.