Communications Intern

Position Summary: The Communications Intern will work with the Volunteer & Community Relations Manager to develop and write all content for newsletters, update the website, and add events to external calendars to reach a wide audience. At the end of the season, assist with Annual Report preparation. We want an individual that will creatively engage with our organization and promote Summer of the Arts and its festivals to community and potential donors while never losing sight of our mission to provide free, inclusive, all-ages programming to the local community.

Hours: This internship is 10 hours per week, with more hours during festival weekends. Internships run mid-January through August. Must be available the weekends of June 5-7 and July 3-5.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship; we highly encourage students to take the internship for academic credit. There will be a Getting to Know Nonprofits workshop series and networking opportunities offered throughout the internship.

·        Update master list of media and media contacts for news releases

·        Set up schedule for news releases, Draft news releases and gather photos, bios, etc. to share with media

·        Work with Volunteer & Community Relations Manager to create schedule for Constant Contact newsletters and develop content for each newsletter, including spotlight articles on performers, artists, sponsors, etc.

·        Write promotional pieces which can be used in a variety of places -- website, social media, newsletters, etc.

·        Work with Volunteer & Community Relations Manager to assemble information for Annual Report

·        Update master list of media and media contacts for news releases

·        Create schedule for news releases; draft news releases and gather photos, bios, etc. to share with media

·        Review website for potential changes/improvements

·        Update website regularly, including the home page with weekly features

·        Add events and artist and performer bios/images to website

·        Motivated self-starter with good time management skills

·        Demonstrated experience working with volunteers preferred

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener

·        Strong degree of integrity and high ethical approach to all aspects of assigned responsibilities

·        Exceptional ability to participate in and develop teams

·        Well organized, strong on follow-through

·        Knowledge of standard software including Microsoft Office suite

·        Knowledge of Word Press and Constant Contact beneficial

 Outcomes

·        Strengthen industry-appropriate skills and develop new ones

·        Professionally and respectfully communicate in person and in writing

·        Problem-solve in the moment / think on your feet in the office and at festivals

·        Understand nonprofit structures and organizing principles

·        Understand the impact we have on the Iowa City community

 

Position reports to: Andrea Truitt, Volunteer & Community Relations Manager