Communications + Development Intern
TITLE: Communications + Development Intern
REPORTS TO: Senior Specialist, Communications + Senior Specialist, Development
HOURS: Temporary, 30 hours per week June through August (specific timing to be determined)
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
COMPENSATION: $15/hour
BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) seeks to create a living future that is culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. The Development + Communications intern will support the Development and Communications team in achieving their fundraising and communications goals over the 2019 summer. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to grow in communications and fundraising in the sustainability movement.
The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a passion for detail, and excellent communication skills to their mission-driven passion for sustainability. The position will be filled in Seattle, Washington.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Assist in planning, writing and managing institutional and event newsletters and social media posts
- Design and deploy graphics, social media, and other marketing materials for major events and communication campaigns
- Update the ILFI website and Trim Tab blog and edit/proofread collateral when needed
- Inventory and maintain communications and event collateral supplies and materials
- Assist with logging and maintaining media mentions and inquiries, and other communications support related duties.
- Support the Development team by responding to membership-related customer service inquiries
- Assist in maintaining donor, sponsor and member data in Salesforce, including but not limited to routine data entry and creation of reports.
- Assist with our summer Membership campaign, in which the Institute creates marketing messaging and compelling graphics to market to prospective members
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated interest in both nonprofit development and communications as well as the green building/environmental sustainability movement.
- Social media familiarity and comfort (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook)
- Customer service experience
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Microsoft Office
- Prior experience with Salesforce
- Prior experience with WordPress
ILFI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We believe that our staff should reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live in order to achieve a living future that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. We are committed to hiring and advancing staff that represents voices from traditionally underrepresented populations.
To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to employment@living-future.org. Please use the subject line: “Last Name, First Name – Communications + Development Intern”
Applications will close on May 29th.