Are you looking for an internship in an organization where you’ll actually be doing hands-on Marketing and Communications? IVC may be just the place for you. We’re a small, national nonprofit organization that serves people in need in communities across the US. Because we’re small, there’s no shortage of important work to do, and our intern will have the chance to have an impact on all aspects of our Marketing & Communications efforts. If you’d like to roll up your shirtsleeves and get some experience while doing some important work, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities of the Intern:
Responsibilities will vary, depending on the skills of the candidate, but can include:
- •Conduct market research
- o to assist in selecting vehicles and venues for IVC’s national advertising campaigns
- o to select markets for future expansion within the US
- o to support development of a positioning that guides marketing efforts
- o mine Google analytics, social media dashboards, and e-mail response data and develop recommendations for plan improvements
- • Assist with developing a national advertising plan, including print, web and search campaigns
- o Oversee implementation of and reporting on the Google Ad Words campaign
- o Assist in developing print and web advertising copy and layouts
- • Manage updates to IVC’s webpage, using the WordPress platform
- o Develop web editorial calendar to plan for ongoing updates
- o Collaborate with freelance writer to produce fresh and engaging content and regularly post to the site
- o Remove old and outdated content and archive as appropriate
- o Develop archiving protocols to ensure that archived content is find-able
- • Develop web governance protocol to ensure that governance of the site is consistent with best practices
- • Develop and implement social media plan to provide ongoing updates of engaging content to the IVC presence on Facebook and YouTube
- o Develop social media guidelines for regional staff to ensure that their use of social media is guided by best practices
- • Develop recommendation for a digital asset archive to ensure that IVC has a robust platform for archiving and accessing photos, videos and stories.
- • Manage the product selection and creation for the IVC storefront on Zazzle.com
- • Develop recommendation for standardized portfolio of marketing materials for regional volunteer recruiting events (signage, banners, etc.)
- • Assist in development of direct mail and e-mail fundraising campaigns
This position reports to the Director of Marketing, a skilled Marketing leader, with over 25 years of experience, including Fortune 500 consumer goods (Kellogg’s) and Philanthropy 400 nonprofit (Catholic Relief Services) marketing leadership roles.
Candidate Requirements:
- • Graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in a Marketing or Communications fields
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
- • Ability to multi-task and organize own work
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms and basic computer applications
- • Knowledge of and experience with WordPress is preferred
- • Previous work experience in marketing, communications, web, or social media is preferred
- • Familiarity with the Catholic Church and Jesuit organizations is a plus
Salary: Unpaid; coordination with Loyola for course credit
Hours/Schedule: Flexible, but total hourly commitment to meet internship course requirements
To Apply: Send e-mail with resume and cover letter to Paul Tillman, Director of Marketing Operations (ptillman@ivcusa.org). Please indicate in your cover letter what days/hours you are available to work.
About IVC:
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) provides mature men and women the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition.
IVC Values
• Service done with and for the materially poor.
• Reflection on the work/service experience with the poor.
• The life experience, wisdom, and skills of senior men and women.
• The leadership role of the laity to transform the world through justice, rooted in gospel values.
• The dignity and equality of all women and men regardless of race, age, education, economic deprivation, or social status.
• The search for the presence of God to be found in all things and the call to holiness extended to all women and men throughout life.
• Jesuit support, including opportunities for spiritual development in the Ignatian tradition.