Internship Opportunity: Marketing & Development Intern Vera House, Inc. is a human service agency that provides unconditional care for individuals and families through comprehensive domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention services. We believe in collectively serving members of the community and creating an environment of accountability for our services. Vera House mission is to prevent, respond to and partner to end domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse. We strive to provide our employees with flexible schedules, when possible, a level of autonomy to complete their work, and a culture of belonging. POSITION SUMMARY: As a Marketing & Development intern, this unpaid opportunity can provide interested candidates pursuing their degree valuable hands-on experience in marketing and communications within a nonprofit setting, with an opportunity to develop professional skills and build a network in the nonprofit sector. They will work closely with and be supervised by the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships & Intergovernmental Affairs to complete tasks associated with event planning, CRM management, fundraising, marketing, and other administrative duties as needed. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the planning and execution of events to raise awareness and support for Vera House.
- Support the development and implementation of marketing campaigns across various channels.
- Help maintain and organize our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring data is up to date and accurate.
- Conduct research on best practices in marketing, public relations, and communications to help enhance our strategies.
- Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives aimed at community engagement and outreach.
- Attend meetings and contribute ideas for upcoming events and campaigns.
- Serve as point person for material donations to Vera House and keep inventory of in stock items for disbursement to our clients, as needed.
- Maintain database of volunteers.
- Serve as Vera House representative at community events where Vera House has a vendor table.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of CRM systems and marketing tools is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must understand the importance of confidentiality when working for Vera House.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Passion for social justice and commitment to the mission of Vera House.
- Experience in event planning and execution preferred.
- Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
- Completion of a satisfactory background check.
LEARNING BENEFITS:
- Gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications within a nonprofit setting.
- Opportunity to develop professional skills and build a network in the nonprofit sector.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate academic commitments.
- Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's requirements.
Vera House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.