Marketing/Communications Internship
HARVEST STAND MINISTRIES MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS INTERN OPPORTUNITY
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Harvest Stand Ministries is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing support and resources to those in need for over 20 years. Those that interact with us experience grace, compassion, love and mercy as we walk alongside them, discipling them from experiencing crisis to contributing to our world in meaningful ways. We offer a food pantry, clothing and help create pathways and connections to resources via community partnerships. We help people navigate through rivers of systems and processes to find the best way forward.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We are offering a Marketing/Communications Internship for students majoring in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or other related majors. This 10-12-week Internship allows you to be involved by working on substantial, real-world projects in communications from start to finish. This Internship will have the opportunity to make an impact on HSM and continue to build your presentation skills, analytical and leadership abilities while gaining hands-on experience in marketing/communications through real projects in a non-profit organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Manage Facebook. Including sharing posts, taking photos, promoting events, sharing information on Zeeland informed, etc.
· Email Campaigns through DonorView. Send email campaigns to donors, volunteers, and clients. Work on monthly newsletters.
· Begin creating accounts on different social platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn.
· Dabble in some video promotions to capture what Harvest Stand is.
· Work alongside HSM and 2FC to accomplish marketing goals
· Review website and advise places for growth or change within the website to better capture HSM.
· Create a monthly social media map and add and change as needed
· Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content
· Other projects and responsibilities as assigned
As a Harvest Stand Ministries intern, your work will have measurable goals and objectives which are achievable during your internship.
We are looking for a student with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm, and with the ability and desire to work in a team environment. As an intern, you will receive hands-on learning through assigned projects designed to provide you with direct experience for this role at our company.
Location:
- Harvest Stand Ministries, 100 South Pine St., Suite 100, Zeeland, MI 49464
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field expected to attain by June 2021/2022.
Preferred Requirements:
- Related majors include Advertising, English, and Journalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- GPA of 3.00 and above
- MS Office skills, including design skills in PP.
Additional Requirements:
- Available for a 10-12-week internship January - May/June 2020
- Interest in Corporate Communications and Marketing
Knowledge & Skills:
- Self-starters who are results-oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
- Strong communicators who inspire others and excel in a team environment
- Demonstrate exceptional ability to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Have a strong interest in a career in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations
- Have interest in sustainability, crisis communications, financial communications and other corporate communications disciplines