What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development & Marketing Intern-1 position at Boys Town?
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Assists with the completion of marketing projects, public relations events, and publications.
Trains and shadows in various areas within the Development/Marketing team to include marketing, development, public relations and/or special events to better understand the functions and approach opportunities within the assigned department.
Assists with marketing projects and copy for social and digital media.
Presents the Boys Town message to political and business leaders, potential donors, or community members as applicable.
May assist in writing news releases, designing graphics, or pitching stories to relevant media outlets.
May assist with event logistics, securing sponsorships & recruiting volunteers.
Research various topics or technologies for potential marketing and communications use.
Assists the development team in stewardship activities with donors, including work with the concierge team.
Assists with office databases, mailings, and other maintenance activities.
Provides other departmental assistance as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner with strong written communication skills.
Basic knowledge of marketing and communications principles, ethics, and practices.
Ability to utilize web marketing and social media to promote organizational goals.
Has professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task while maintaining quality standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College student (may or may not be enrolled in an internship program) or recent college graduate required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in public relations, journalism, mass communications, or writing is preferred.
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.