Social Media & Marketing Intern

by | Jan 1, 2019 | Careers

 

The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education

The Maurer Foundation’s mission is to save lives through breast health education that focuses on breast cancer prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, early detection and risk reduction. To spread this message, our certified Breast Health Educators conduct workshops in high schools, colleges, businesses and community groups. Our programs have reached over 500,000 individuals since our inception in 1995.

Job Title:  Social Media & Marketing Intern

The purpose of this internship is to assist the Marketing Department in creating a strategy to increase community awareness of the Foundation’s mission through an enhanced social media presence and assist with event branding.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing, brainstorming and implementing comprehensive social media strategies.
  • Research the social media landscape for successful approaches to social media. Explore new online and social media tools. Research best practices and identify strategies for search engine optimization.
  • Build community interest and momentum through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media channels by posting updates, engaging conversations and discussions, and increasing the number of followers.
  • Assist with social media content creation, both in office and in the field.
  • Monitor social channels and maintain social media presence. Review social analytics.
  • Assist with special events and maintain social media presence capturing event activity.
  • Help in the creation of event invitations, journals, save the dates, and any other promotional pieces.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited college/university or graduate program, preferably with a major in Marketing, PR, Communications, Advertising, or a related field.
  • Strong familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Good Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite & Canva skills preferred.
  • Innovative and creative thinker, ability to work independently.
  • Interest in health and wellness preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, preferred.

If interested, please contact Lauren Fisch-Henry: 631-524-5151 or lfischhenry@maurerfoundation.org.