Marketing & Content Intern
Location: Remote
Reports To: Marketing Manager / Communications Director
Hours: ~20/hr per month (negotiable) for College Credit
Duration: 3-6 months
Required Submission
- Please review our blog at https://clarethecancersherpa.com/blog/
- Pitch a blog post topic and provide a summary of the article, social media copy, and accompanying images to promote on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Send sample to clare@clarethecancersherpa.com
About the Role
We are seeking an energetic and creative Marketing & Content Intern to support our digital marketing and communications initiatives with our audience of cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, content creation, and working across multiple digital platforms to bring change and information to the cancer community. If our motto, “Cancer is tough,and so are you,” resonates with you we would love for you to join our team!
About Us
My name is Clare Matschullat, and I am the CEO and founder of Clare the Cancer Sherpa, a company that advocates for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. I have been a cancer patient, caretaker, researcher, fundraiser, funder, and advocate in the public and private sectors. My team and I provide guidance and support services from preliminary diagnosis to disease outcome and for every possible medical, emotional, and logistical step in between. We want every patient to benefit from our collective knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development:
- Assist with brainstorming content ideas and drafting blog posts in alignment with the content calendar.
- Help edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and tone consistency.
Blog Management:
- Support publishing on WordPress, including formatting, tagging, adding meta descriptions, images, and calls-to-action (CTAs).
Email Marketing:
- Support campaign creation in Klaviyo, including cloning and updating newsletter templates, ensuring UTM tracking, and making design and content updates.
Graphic Design:
- Create on-brand graphics in Canva across formats for social media, blog, and email.
Social Media Management:
- Schedule and post content across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Help monitor engagement and track performance metrics.
Asset Organization:
- Source, organize, and maintain visual assets for blog, email, and social channels.
Qualifications
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn WordPress, Klaviyo, and Canva.
- Understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing best practices.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate within a small team.
- Interest in storytelling, design, and digital communications.
Why Join Us
We are a passionate and collaborative team that strives to provide support and guidance to cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. At Clare the Cancer Sherpa, we are progressive in our belief that everyone affected by cancer should have access to all the healthcare professionals and resources they need. What we do makes a difference in the daily lives of people who need it most, and we are looking for someone who shares our belief in our mission.
