Description
Position Title: Marketing Intern
Accountability: Marketing Intern reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager
Job Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt, internship
About: Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (Catawba Riverkeeper) was founded in 1997 as the 21st waterkeeper organization in the U.S. Now, proudly part of an international movement that boasts over 400 local organizations, we preserve, protect and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for all through education, advocacy, and engagement. Our 5,000 square mile river basin includes over 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina.
Position Summary: The Marketing Intern is responsible for increasing public engagement with Catawba Riverkeeper through the creation of digital and print content (primarily social media, email, and website). In this role, the Marketing Intern will work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to plan, design, and execute the organization’s marketing campaign strategies. An ideal candidate will be a compelling storyteller who has an eye for design.
Responsibilities
- Proudly serve the local community, serving as a brand ambassador, promoting awareness and advocacy for the Catawba Riverkeeper and our mission.
- Curates and creates digital content.
- Develops a weekly content plan with the Marketing and Communications Manager.
- Captures photos and videos during programs and events.
- Supports the organization and implementation of special events.
- Edits photos and videos to share the Catawba Riverkeeper story.
- Reviews and reports on social media insights and website analytics.
- Creates and updates website content.
- Designs graphics for social media posts and flyers.
- Write articles for Catawba Riverkeeper’s print newsletter and blog.
- Supports weekly Swim Guide program by sharing results to the public through social media posts and website data entry.
- Exemplifies the Catawba Riverkeeper mission statement and supports staff, departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
Requirements
- Exhibits a passion for the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper.
- Successfully pass a standard criminal background review.
- Must have reliable personal transportation.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Able to lift/move 35 pounds.
- Available to work occasional nights as weeks to support events.
- Willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing a degree in a relevant field (marketing, communications, business, journalism, etc.).
- Preferred, but not required, coursework or experience in marketing or communications.
- Preferred, but not required, experience with ArcGIS.
- Experience with videography and photography.
- Eye for design, photography, and videography.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Skilled in video editing a plus.
- Experience with Canva a plus.
- Ability to maintain an organized and detailed workflow with changing variables.
- Comfortable working autonomously as well as working in a team environment.
Location:
The Intern will be based at Catawba Riverkeeper’s main office at Confluence in Cramerton, NC and will have the opportunity to work on projects throughout our 26-county footprint in North and South Carolina.
Schedule
The Intern will be expected to work approximately 30 hours a week, from 10am-4pm Tuesday-Friday. This internship starts Tuesday, May 19 and ends Friday, August 28 but is subject to the Intern’s personal and academic schedule.
Compensation
The Intern will be paid $12.50 per hour worked and paid on a bi-weekly basis. Activities that require the use of a personal vehicle may receive gas mileage reimbursement upon supervisor approval.
Values
We are an organization of action, quality, leaders, innovation, and engagement. We prioritize getting meaningful work done. We hold ourselves to a standard or excellence in everything we do. We strive to be leaders in our individual areas of influence as well as an environmental organization in this region. We are not afraid of trying new things and are willing to take thoughtful risks in achieving our mission. We work to actively bring our communities into the work we do.
Catawba Riverkeeper provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
