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Nonprofit Communications Intern Opportunity
Do you love storytelling? Are you passionate about supporting an organization that makes an impact on the lives of older adults in Boston?
The Boston-based nonprofit, FriendshipWorks, is celebrating its 40th year of ending elder isolation in Boston and is seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern to help tell the story of the organization and its mission through “40 Years, 40 Stories”. This part-time, unpaid Internship is for the upcoming semester (now through Summer 2024). Based in Boston, this position provides meaningful, practical, on-the-job training, mentorship, as well as a resume and career-building experience.
Upon completion of the project, the intern will have a chance to build/add a collection of stories and digital assets to showcase as professional writing samples in their portfolio. We are also happy to work with the intern and faculty/advisors for this project to count as college credit(s). Hours are flexible – approximately 10-15 hours per week – starting immediately (February 2024). The intern should be comfortable with conducting in-person, onsite interviews as well as virtual (Zoom or Google Meet) meetings. They should also be open to accepting feedback such as rewrites, edits, and suggestions, to help them hone their skills and become a stronger writer.
Primary Purpose: The Marketing and Communications “40 Years,40 Stories” Project Intern will support FriendshipWorks’ Development and Communications Team in curating, editing, and publishing creative content for the marketing, public relations, and social media strategies for FriendshipWorks’ 40th Anniversary. This communications internship position is focused primarily on interviewing program participants, volunteers, board members, funders/donors, staff and others who have engaged with the FriendshipWorks mission over its 40-year history, and compiling narratives to be featured online and in print. Some of the work may involve making onsite visits (Boston area) with staff to interview participants. The Intern will also record, write, and archive stories, and use photography/still photos as well as video recording. The Intern will report to Laura Willis, Marketing and Communications Strategist at FriendshipWorks.
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Opens Feb 9, 2024 9:00am
Age Limit
18 and up
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Requirements
Background check, Training
Requirement Details
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Working under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Strategist, the Intern will coordinate and schedule interviews (either in person or virtual) with older adults, volunteers, partners, donors, and other constituents who have engaged with the FriendshipWork mission.
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Document and record all conversations, observations, experiences, quotes and testimonials.
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Draft a series of compelling “40 Years, 40 Stories” narratives from interviews that showcase the personal experiences and impact that our organization has had as they reflect on their journeys with our mission.
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Ensure all content is on brand and has been accurately researched and reported, (and to AP conventional standards of journalistic quality and house style).
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Submit all content/profiles/story drafts within established deadlines as directed by the Marketing and Communications Strategist. Make edits and improvements based on corrections, story flow, and rephrasing suggestions from the Director of Development and Communications during the final rounds of revisions.
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Edit and rewrite content pieces for different platform requirements, including website, social media, media pitches, newsletters, and other digital and print products
Qualifications:
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Currently studying marketing, communications, PR, journalism, English, creative writing, or related studies
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Must possess excellent communication and writing skills and be proficient at emotionally resonant storytelling to convey the FriendshipWorks mission.
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Please provide three writing samples that demonstrate your command of language, readability, and versatility of tone, style and voice.
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The Intern should be familiar with different content platforms including blog, social media posts, video script, or email newsletter, and tailor the narratives to fit the medium and engage readers
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Ability to work independently and manage high-detail, deadline-sensitive projects with professional quality – attention to detail and organizational skills a must
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Team player attitude, demonstrated by being flexible and responsible as well as being a self-starter
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Being bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required
Please send a letter of interest and three writing samples to:
Laura Willis at lwillis@fw4elders.org
You are also encouraged to visit fw4elders.org to learn more about the FriendshipWorks mission and the inspiring work you would be doing as a member of our team!
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