Marketing & Communications Intern- Unpaid

Our Mission is to prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. 

Our Vision is that Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency. 

Our Core Values: 

Kindness: “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion. 

Excellence: "Every touch, every time, no exceptions." 

Passion: "The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you and transforms work into a joyful pursuit that drives every task forward."

Team Work: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much" 

Perseverance: “Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.” 

Location 
The Social Media Intern will work at LaAmistad at various LaAmistad Afterschool locations and at designated events and activities as identified by the Communications Manager. 

Responsibilities 
The Social Media Intern will assist with all aspects of executing digital communications and public relations for all development and programming operations related to LaAmistad under the direction of the Communications Manager. This would include working on content creation, digital fundraising, and social media. Candidates will be expected to work about 10-15 hours per week as needed. These hours are flexible but will occur between Monday-Friday between 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, but will be primarily needed from 3-6 for Afterschool programming.  

• Create and update content calendar
• Assist with developing social media materials
• Lots of brainstorming
• Write news and feature stories
• Manage and organize file library
• Research and develop social media content
• Interview and capture stories from students, volunteers, and relevant parties 
• Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to daily carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must provide own Laptop.  
• Each role with LaAmistad is part of a strong team. To support the team, you will likely be required to walk quickly across varying distances on our campuses, lift and carry supplies and other materials, push heavy rolling carts, and climb multiple flights of stairs as well as have adequate hearing and vision to successfully navigate the requirements of the position. 

Ideal Candidate 
● You are creative 

• Skilled in photography and reel creation
  ● A skilled writer who understands writing for different audiences
  ● Meticulous attention to detail 
  ● Positive attitude, and a desire to explore a career in communications and social media 
  ● Demonstrate knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn 
  ● Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite 
  ● Loves digging into research 
  ● Must have a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 
  ● Reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and insurance 

Internships are available for current high school and college students, graduate students, and graduates less than 2 years post-graduation. Course credit is available if the student submits the appropriate materials. 

LaAmistad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LaAmistad considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability 

Sponsorship is not available for this position.