What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Intern position at Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentu?
INTENDED LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the Meals on Wheels brand on a national and local level
- Gain experience with telling the Meals on Wheels story through blogs, press materials, videos, social media or photography, depending on individual skill set and area of study
- Gain experience with cross-department collaboration, including development, fundraising, volunteer engagement, events and partnerships
- Engage in regular meetings with the Director of Marketing & Communications and occasional meetings with the advancement team
- Develop firsthand insights about Meals on Wheels impact by observing and/or participating in services that benefit older adults in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, journalism, PR, English/creative writing, film and video production, or related field
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Ability to work autonomously with prior direction
- Interest in nonprofit, community engagement and/or public-sector work
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Canva and/or Adobe products
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a reliable form of transportation to Meals on Wheels main office in South Fairmount/Price Hill, Cincinnati
- Must be available to work in person during regular office hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (if remote work is needed, must have reliable access to a computer and internet connection)
- Must be able to attend annual Bust-a-Crust pie fundraiser volunteer event on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Cincinnati
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol/marijuana/THC screening
TO APPLY:
- Provide cover letter and resume
- Provide two project or work samples that demonstrate storytelling ability (these can be in written, visual or video format)
Send application materials as attached documents to Natalie Koking, Director of Marketing & Communications, at nkoking@muchmorethanameal.org.
Application deadline: Aug. 7
Please, no phone calls about this position.
ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS OF SOUTHWEST OH & NORTHERN KY
Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY is a leading senior service provider in Greater Cincinnati. Our mission is to deliver essential services that promote the independence and well-being of seniors We provide: home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation services, social and protective services, pet support, social connection programs and management of the OTR Senior Center. We are an official member of Meals on Wheels America, and our regional organization is one of the largest in the country. Every year, we reach nearly 11,000 seniors throughout 13 counties. We are funded in part by the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District.
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