Marketing & Nonprofit Operations Intern

Company Description

The Smilo Foundation is a rapidly growing nonprofit dedicated to empowering cancer patients and caregivers through education, advocacy, and access to information. With a growing online community reaching millions of people, we are building tools, resources, and support systems designed to help patients better understand their diagnosis and explore all available treatment options.

Role Description

This is a primarily virtual internship with flexible scheduling. Occasional in-person attendance may be requested for team meetings, launch events, donor outreach activities, content creation, and other special projects in the Holmdel, NJ area. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and excited to gain hands-on experience helping build a rapidly growing nonprofit organization focused on empowering cancer patients and caregivers.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience helping build and grow a nonprofit organization
• Exposure to digital marketing, fundraising, social media, events, and operations
• Direct mentorship from the Foundation's leadership team
• Experience working with a rapidly growing mission-driven organization
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that impact cancer patients and caregivers nationwide
• Portfolio-building experience with real-world campaigns, content, and initiatives

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Digital Media
• Make updates and edits to our Squarespace website
• Create graphics, presentations, and marketing materials using Canva
• Assist with email marketing campaigns through Mailchimp
• Help manage and grow our TikTok presence
• Assist in creating and maintaining our YouTube channel
• Manage LinkedIn content and posting schedules
• Track, analyze, and report on website and social media performance metrics
• Coordinate and publish monthly blog content
• Operations & Administrative Support
• Create and manage Jotforms
• Assist with Google Workspace setup and administration
• Manage and coordinate Zoom meetings and virtual events
• Support launch event planning and execution
• Assist with donor outreach materials, board member communications, and swag bag preparation
• Help maintain project plans and task lists for Smilo Foundation initiatives
• Work directly with leadership to prioritize and execute projects

Experience with the following is a plus, but not required:

• Canva
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office
• Mailchimp
• Jotform
• Zoom
• Squarespace
• LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, healthcare, or entrepreneurship
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Some travel may be required
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends

Perks

• Employee discounts at V/O Med Spa Holmdel
• Employee discounts at Bang Cookies
• Employee discounts at European Wax Center
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building valuable professional experience

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Flexible). Some evening and occasional weekend availability may be required

Compensation: $16/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not unlawfully discriminate against any applicants or employees on any legally protected basis, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the internship. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs and growth.