SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
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Intern Job Description
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Pastime with Purpose (PWP) is a 501(c)3 organization that enlists the support of community activated pro athletes to raise awareness and deliver impact to underserved groups of people in the US and abroad.
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Position: Social Media Intern
Description: PWP seeks a relatable and confident self-starter to assist with managing our social media accounts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of media management while working for a fast-growing and highly public nonprofit organization based in sports and entertainment that serves not only on a national level, but international as well. Through this internship, you will gain real-world experience in building a following and managing social media accounts. Additionally, you will build a healthy portfolio filled with high-profile athletes and meaningful community service.
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Responsibilities:
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Update and maintain PWP's social media presence via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly social media strategy calendar
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Update the PWP website when needed
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Attend monthly social media meeting, including preparing agenda and strategy
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Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications
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Preferably be able to assist in content creation via Adobe software
Qualifications:
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- Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
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Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English,
Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
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Ability to act professionally with high-profile public figures
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Ability to naturally and genuinely interact with followers to create 2-way dialogue
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Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe, InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus!
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An effective communicator
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Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
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Enthusiasm for nonprofit work, social media, and preferably baseball or sports in general
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Start Date: Position open until filled, requires 3 – 6 month commitment.
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Hours: 8 hours/week with one meeting/month to build strategy
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Compensation: This is an Unpaid/Volunteer internship