United Way of Tarrant County
Communications and Marketing Intern
United Way of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Description
If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding unpaid internship, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) is the place for you. Every day, we work tirelessly to solve some of the most pressing social challenges in our community.
We currently are searching for an individual who is seeking an opportunity to serve Tarrant County and learn from professionals in our Communication and Marketing department. The exact dates of the internship will be determined with the successful candidate and our Chief Communication and Marketing Officer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Working closely with members of the Marketing and Communications Team to perform duties of the internshipCreating social media/digital contentWriting feature stories and blog content for the websiteAssisting with the execution of special eventsEffectively presenting information and responding to questions from internal colleaguesSupporting the mission and values of United Way of Tarrant County
Qualifications and Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform successfully in this internship, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualified applicants will possess a High School diploma and will currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university program. Applicants pursuing a marketing-related college degree preferred.Fluency in English required; fluency in Spanish or another language preferredExcellent communications skills, both verbal and written, with strong presentation skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and considerationAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectivelyDemonstrated computer proficiency. Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point preferredMust be extremely reliable, able to meet deadlines and follow through on commitmentsMust have strong interpersonal skills with people from diverse cultures and life circumstances; ability to successfully manage differing interests and viewpointsOffice organization/management/administrative skillsAbility to use strategic thinking and good judgmentHigh degree of accuracy in all work and documentationAn individual with the utmost professional and personal integrityPersonal values consistent with United Way missionAdditional duties as assigned
Work Hours/Environment:
We are anticipating the internship hours to be 15-35 hours per week, as mutually determined by UWTC and the intern. Hours will be Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., with exact times to be determined by the intern and our Chief Communication and Marketing Officer. The primary work location for this position is at the UWTC main office in Fort Worth. The work environment is representative of a traditional office and those which will be encountered while performing the duties of the internship.
About United Way of Tarrant County
United Way of Tarrant County brings people together to build strong communities where everyone thrives. As a nonprofit leader, we help communities tackle tough challenges and work with private, public and nonprofit partners to boost education, financial stability and health resources. We also serve as the regional grantee for Tarrant County's Area Agency on Aging (AAA), invest in and maintain a cooperative relationship with the state's 2-1-1 call center and provide support to local veterans, active military personnel and their families through our partnership with the Texas Veterans Network.
United Way of Tarrant County and AAA employ approximately 75 people dedicated to our mission. We celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2022 and are ready to serve Tarrant County for years to come.
If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding unpaid internship, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) is the place for you. Every day, we work tirelessly to solve some of the most pressing social challenges in our community.
We currently are searching for an individual who is seeking an opportunity to serve Tarrant County and learn from professionals in our Communication and Marketing department. The exact dates of the internship will be determined with the successful candidate and our Chief Communication and Marketing Officer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Working closely with members of the Marketing and Communications Team to perform duties of the internshipCreating social media/digital contentWriting feature stories and blog content for the websiteAssisting with the execution of special eventsEffectively presenting information and responding to questions from internal colleaguesSupporting the mission and values of United Way of Tarrant County
Qualifications and Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform successfully in this internship, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualified applicants will possess a High School diploma and will currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university program. Applicants pursuing a marketing-related college degree preferred.Fluency in English required; fluency in Spanish or another language preferredExcellent communications skills, both verbal and written, with strong presentation skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and considerationAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectivelyDemonstrated computer proficiency. Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point preferredMust be extremely reliable, able to meet deadlines and follow through on commitmentsMust have strong interpersonal skills with people from diverse cultures and life circumstances; ability to successfully manage differing interests and viewpointsOffice organization/management/administrative skillsAbility to use strategic thinking and good judgmentHigh degree of accuracy in all work and documentationAn individual with the utmost professional and personal integrityPersonal values consistent with United Way missionAdditional duties as assigned
Work Hours/Environment:
We are anticipating the internship hours to be 15-35 hours per week, as mutually determined by UWTC and the intern. Hours will be Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., with exact times to be determined by the intern and our Chief Communication and Marketing Officer. The primary work location for this position is at the UWTC main office in Fort Worth. The work environment is representative of a traditional office and those which will be encountered while performing the duties of the internship.
About United Way of Tarrant County
United Way of Tarrant County brings people together to build strong communities where everyone thrives. As a nonprofit leader, we help communities tackle tough challenges and work with private, public and nonprofit partners to boost education, financial stability and health resources. We also serve as the regional grantee for Tarrant County's Area Agency on Aging (AAA), invest in and maintain a cooperative relationship with the state's 2-1-1 call center and provide support to local veterans, active military personnel and their families through our partnership with the Texas Veterans Network.
United Way of Tarrant County and AAA employ approximately 75 people dedicated to our mission. We celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2022 and are ready to serve Tarrant County for years to come.