Marketing Intern (Spring 2024)
Internship Type: Part-time
Direct Report: Marketing Communications Manager
Compensation: Paid (may also receive academic credit if eligible)
Organization Overview
Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction’s adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically-safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children’s Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Internship Description
The Marketing Intern assists the marketing and communications efforts of Victory Junction, adhering to our unique branding, voice, and mission.
Opportunities
● Work as part of a collaborative team under the supervision of the Marketing Specialist
● • Gain valuable career experience and advice from marketing, media, and creative design professionals in the world of nonprofits
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Respond to and interact with social media content of Victory Junction affiliated channels
● Assist in the planning and adhering to content calendars for scheduling posts on different social media platforms
● Help plan social media campaigns to reach a wider audience to increase brand awareness
● Assist with outreach and content for print, broadcast, and digital news media outlets
● Contribute to content ideation and creation for Victory Junction’s TikTok channel
● Write, edit, and post content for the Victory Junction blog
● Analyze social media trends on our content to help curate an updated social media plan
● Identify ways to improve the organization’s marketing efforts through economical options
● Conduct website analytics and assist with website improvement planning
● Update the media contact list
● Assist in other 20th anniversary related projects as needed
● Other duties as required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Education and Experience
● Knowledge or experience in marketing and communications, including, but not limited to being a student or graduate of a marketing, communications, or relevant college degree program or experience with social media management or copywriting
● Excellent communication skills
● Knowledge of social media platforms
● Knowledge of analytics tools and how to use them
● Accomplished organizational skills
● Creative mindset
● Willingness to learn
● Ability to multitask with attention to detail
● Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment
● Deadline-oriented focus with the ability to deliver work on time
Compensation
This internship is a paid position. Students may also receive academic credit from their college for successful completion of the internship.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Elizabeth McCurry, Marketing Communications Manager, at emccurry@victoryjunction.org.
Victory Junction is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to medical condition, physical ability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, socioeconomic background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to remove barriers and provide opportunity and access for all people.
