Family House is hiring: Marketing and Communication Intern in Pittsburgh

FAMILY HOUSE, INC. INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Marketing and Communications Intern

Status: Temporary, Hourly/Average 12 hours per week at $12/hour (Maximum 300 hours)

Reportability: Manager of Marketing and Communications

Family House provides a "home away from home" for patients and their families who travel to Pittsburgh for medical treatment. By offering convenient, affordable, and safe lodging in a home-like environment, Family House helps to reduce the emotional and financial stress for thousands of individuals facing a medical crisis in an unfamiliar city.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Marketing and Communications Intern will assist staff with all aspects of marketing and public relations for a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist staff in execution of communications and marketing plan.
• Provide ideas and content for marketing pieces, including newsletters, Family House website, news releases, videos, event promotion, and social media.
• Identify, develop, and strategically pitch story ideas to targeted media (regionally, beyond)
• Update and maintain social media presence.
• Conduct email marketing outreach through a content management system.
• Participate in Clinical Marketing Outreach efforts to engage regional hospitals and medical facilities.
• Collaborate with staff on innovative ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications.
• Complete other development, marketing, and event-related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Social media savvy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Ability to access and navigate the Internet; ability to create, sort, save, and organize folders and files.

KNOWLWDGE AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be an incoming college Junior or Senior

COMPENSATION:

• $12.00 per hour

START DATE: Position will remain open until filled. Requires a 3-6 month commitment.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with this position.

Contact Jeff Milliner if interested at marketing@familyhouse.org or 412-647-5829