At Community Based Care of Central Florida, there is one thing above all others that drives our decisions and our actions: the best interests of the children in our care. It is this “every child, every day” philosophy that establishes the standard for service excellence to which we aspire.

This is an unpaid internship however, it is good for college credit.

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The intern will receive direct supervision from the Communications Manager while assisting with company-wide social media and communications initiatives. The position provides a flexible schedule provided the intern commit to 12 hours per week.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Gain understanding and direct experience with developing content and managing strategies focused on promoting adoption of currently available children and youth in foster care.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and the editorial calendar for Pathways to Home and CAC Osceola to ensure content is timely, relevant, engaging, and mission based

Assist in updating and maintaining the CBCCF website

Design graphics to pair with social media and website content

Assist with monitoring social media networks for industry trends and news

Research and present new, innovative strategies for increasing follower growth

Contribute drafts and edits of articles for company newsletter, weekly emails and blog

Shadow the Communications Manager and other Community Impact Staff at public relations and community events to acquire networking and marketing experience.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Participation in a Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, or public relations

Experience with Facebook

Preferred

Experience in Wordpress

Skills

Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to work effectively with other professionals and non-professionals.

Highly self-motivated and well organized

Excellent interpersonal skills, written/verbal communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served.

Special Conditions

Thorough Background Screening upon hire including FBI, FDLE, Local Law check, Employment Reference check, DMV check, Criminal Records check, Social Security Trace & Drug Screening.

Travel- local: 5% per week, long-distance: 0% per week

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (N=Needed P=Preferred)

Analyzing (N), Bending-neck (P), Bending-waist (P), Calculations (N),

Carrying/Lifting (P), Climbing (P), Crawling/Crouching (P), Finger Movements (N), Handling Objects (P), Kneeling (P), Pushing/Pulling (P), Reaching (P), Reading & Comprehending (N), Reasoning (N), Sitting (P), Squatting (P), Standing (P), Twisting-neck (P), Twisting-waist (P), Walking (P), Writing (N)

Supervision Level

1 = general direction, 2 = direction, 3 = general supervision, 4 = supervision, 5 = close supervision

Supervises: N/A

Supervised by: Communications Manager (5)

This is an unpaid internship however, it is good for college credit.

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