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Marketing & Communications Intern

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St. Louis, MO, United States
Full-time

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter is seeking a motivated, creative, self starter to serve as it's Summer 2018 Marketing and Communications intern. The position will primarily focus on media relations and content development. This is a part time (15-20 hours per week), paid position based in the Chapter's St. Louis office. The start and end dates are flexible, though the desired time frame is mid-May through mid- August.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop compelling content featuring Chapter client families, volunteers, Walk to End Alzheimer's and The Longest Day participants and teams 
  • Write media pitches, news releases, and social media posts
  • Conduct outreach to local media outlets
  • Provide general project support to Marketing and Communications team
  • Edit and catalog Chapter photos
Educational Background: 
Rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student in communications, marketing or journalism
Skills/Experience: 
  • Strong writer with ability to produce clean, concise and creative copy; real-world writing samples a plus
  • Experience with developing content for digital and social media 
  • Solid editing and attention-to-detail skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at once
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Complete work during traditional work day (8am-4pm) with some flexibility to assist on an occasional evening and weekend

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 24 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 24 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit