Social Media​/Communications​/Graphic Design Intern

Social Media / Communications / Graphic Design Intern

The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter offers a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of families caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The goals of the Georgia Chapter remain consistent with those of the national office: advancing research, enhancing care and support, raising public awareness and building capacity.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter has been serving the Georgia area since 1982 and has seven regional offices, along with the state office in Atlanta. It is estimated that more than 200,000 Georgians have Alzheimer's and nearly 500,000 others are affected through their roles as caregivers. In fiscal year 2013, the Georgia Chapter was able to serve over 102,000 individuals through programs and services.

Our mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and promotion of brain health, and to enhance care and support for all individuals, their families and caregivers.

Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease.

We are looking for an intern to assist with our social media marketing efforts and monthly e-newsletter. You will learn the ins and outs of our business and how to make social media a productive part of our overall marketing efforts. This internship is an unpaid position and requires 10-15 hours weekly. If you are interested, please submit a writing sample, social media sample, your resume, and a letter of recommendation for consideration.

An internship at the Alzheimer's Association provides students with real-world experience working at a not‑for‑profit organization and the opportunity to learn and contribute to the Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease. In our internship program, students become a part of our communications team that works with other areas within our organization. As a result, they get exposed to a variety of career tracks such as:
Fundraising, Program and Services Development, Public relations, Marketing, and Communications.

Our internship program is designed to attract and introduce a diverse group of students to the world of not‑for‑profit work while educating, mentoring, and preparing students for potential employment with the Alzheimer's Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with the creation of content and coordinating social media posts via Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Assisting with the development of the monthly e‑newsletter content
• Tracking of Media Hits & Paid Ads
• Distributing Media Releases
• Attending media or committee meetings as needed
• Assisting with constituent information entry in Convio database
• Researching trends and outreach related to the Alzheimer's Association to ensure that the target audience is reached
• Performing other duties as assigned by Communications Director or Development Coordinator

SKILLS:

• Experience with Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram required, Graphic Design skills are a bonus!
• Must possess a solid understanding of social media
• Must have a strong interest in current affairs and community service
• Must display great attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple platforms simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Flexible and willing to step in and provide hands‑on assistance as needed
• Volunteer experience with non‑profits considered a plus
• Experience with fundraising software such as Convio is preferred but not required

Students must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university (an official college transcript will be required) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or business administration. They must also have:

• Class standing of at least a junior level
• A cumulative GPA 3.0 or better
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, advertising or a related field.

This opportunity is based in Atlanta, GA at our Georgia Chapter Headquarters beginning in the Spring of 2016. Interns will work 15 hours per week (minimum). Some night and weekend work required. Interns will receive course credit only.

The Alzheimer’s Association's internship sessions run:

• Spring (Jan - May)
• Fall (Sept.
  
  - Dec.)

* Please note that session start/end dates are flexible