Communications Internship

Jackson Health Foundation seeks a highly motivated individual with an interest in writing/editing for an editorial internship that will support our Marketing/Public Relations endeavors. As we expand our website, this position will be mainly responsible for writing articles/blog posts for JacksonHealthFoundation.org including donor profiles, event recaps, etc. Responsibilities primarily include copy editing and fact checking on website posts; preparation of social media updates; copy editing and preparing quarterly electronic newsletter; copy editing and preparing publicity materials; carrying out light administrative tasks such as updating our marketing inventory and filing. 

You will learn the ins and outs of our business and how to make social media a productive part of our overall marketing efforts within the non-profit sector. There will also be opportunities to assist with our social media marketing efforts, writing and scheduling posts.

Qualifications:

•          Excellent writing and proofreading skills.

•          Strong Internet research skills.

•          Familiarity with using style guides, preferably Associated Press style.

•          Ability to meet deadlines.

•          Ability to work effectively on a team.

•          Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat desired, but not required.

Hours: Approximately 6-8 hours per week, ideally spread out over two days per week.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship that could be used for college credits.