Company/Organization: The Abington Club

Description:

Description: The Abington Club seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist youth programs efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of youth education programs while working for well-known local community based family centered club.

Responsibilities:
• Update and maintain the Youth Program’s social media presence, including scheduling Facebook updates, YouTube Videos, Twitter feed and Instagram
• Assist in providing direct support to the Youth Programs and assist the Director in all areas needed
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major Youth Program events
• Update Youth Programs website when needed
• Organize and attend monthly Youth Program meetings including preparing agenda and taking minutes
• Reach out to the community organizations, mom’s clubs, local schools, etc. with the message about Youth Programs family focus, events and offerings
• Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications
• Plan and facilitate Youth Program meetings including distributing agenda and taking minutes

The Abington Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in early childhood development or communications is a plus
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe
• InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for the mission of TAC and our members

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid Internship

Hours:

8 – 12 hours/week

Length/Availability:

requires 3 – 6 month commitment

Start Date:

9.4.13

End Date:

9.20.13, 11.21.13

Tags:

Early  Childhood  Education    Marketing    Communications 

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