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Title: Marketing Internship – Fall 2015
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Marketing Assistant
Type of Internship: Part- to Full-time internship; flexible schedule

The Marketing intern will work with the Museum’s Marketing and Membership staff in support of the department’s projects and needs. Areas of focus include public relations, social media, member outreach, and competitive analysis. The intern will assist with development and deployment of social media campaigns and with social media engagement. This internship will involve research into the social media and web analytics for the Museum and competing organizations, so an ability to work independently and with solid organizational skills is key. Some data entry and maintenance is required, so a willingness and ability to work with databases is preferred. There are also opportunities for contributing ideas about grassroots and online marketing, with a particular focus on expanding listings of museum programs in online and community media, including neighboring universities.

Key Components and Essential Functions of this role include:

Ongoing Projects
– Posting regularly to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
– Monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for engagement
– Recording social media and Google analytics on an ongoing basis
– Maintain and organize media clippings to keep on permanent file
– Organize and update information in media database
– Assist with exhibition openings and special events as needed
– Proof reading of print and web materials
– Competitive analysis of institutional collateral and external communications

Other
– Assist with setup and cleanup of press-related events
– Organizational tasks

General Requirements:
– Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and contribute to the department and Museum as a whole
– An understanding and interest in arts marketing/public relations/social media
– Working knowledge of Photoshop
– Experience with social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
– Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
– Ability to take ownership over projects and work proactively
– Proficiency in Google Sheets required.
– Proficiency in online media database software, various web search engines, etc., preferred.
– Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Basic HTML preferred
– Photography skills preferred

Salary: Unpaid internship

To Apply
Join our dedicated, talented team of employees, interns and volunteers, who are passionate about the work they do to support the Museum’s mission. To apply for this position, please use the Museum’s online application system, this is our preferred application method. Both a cover letter and resume are required.

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