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First Tech Fund – 2024 Marketing Intern [NYC]

About First Tech Fund:

First Tech Fund is dedicated to empowering low-income high school students to identify, navigate, and attain academic and professional opportunities by providing a supportive, adaptive ecosystem where students get access to free tech, free broadband, skills training, social capital, mentorship, and more.

Job Purpose:

In 2020, First Tech Fund embarked on its journey to help provide NYC students with access to technology, mentorship opportunities, and support in unlocking opportunities in their respective interests. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

The intern will support key areas of work supporting First Tech Fund’s progress toward discovering and unlocking opportunities for high school students from low-income and underserved communities. This role will be 20 hours a week with a hybrid schedule in NYC for 12 weeks at $20/hr.

First Tech Fund is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategize and create social media assets as needed by the organization to inform our community about upcoming initiatives, student wins, and more
Draft newsletters to potential donors, alumni, and FTF supporters that are informative and engaging
Optimize the performance of our social media posts through strong copywriting, engagement, and sharing
Assist in the development and implementation of omnichannel digital marketing strategies
Collect quantitative and qualitative data from social media and newsletter campaigns to better understand ways the organization can improve
Development of locally relevant PR and media outreach strategy
Competitive landscape analysis for social media + ideation of fresh new ideas
Create visually compelling impact reports that communicate the outcomes and achievements of the organization, demonstrating transparency and accountability to donors
Collaborate on a communication plan to ensure that all marketing team members and volunteers are informed about their roles and responsibilities
Regularly communicate updates, progress to projects and deliverables to the larger team

Experience And Qualifications

Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively
In-depth working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, IG Stories, YouTube, and LinkedIn
Knowledge and strong command of Adobe Photoshop and interest in graphic design inclusive of but not limited to social media assets + PDF one-pagers is core to this role
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects (especially ones with time-sensitive deliverables!)
Dependable, punctual, and able to responsibly handle confidential information
Ability to work well with people with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, skills, concerns, and personalities, including respect for the perspectives of people from many cultures and life experiences
A strong commitment to racial equity and social justice
Skilled with Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, and Microsoft Word
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is preferred, but not required

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief email or cover letter explaining why you are particularly interested in the role and why we should be particularly interested in you! In addition, please attach your portfolio or any past work that demonstrates your graphic design ability.

You can send this to HR@firsttechfund.com. Please have the subject line of the email read “[Your Last Name], [Your First Name] Application for NYC Marketing Intern.

Please note: Applications on LinkedIn will not be reviewed or considered.

Accommodations

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to HR@firsttechfund.com.

First Tech Fund is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

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