Marketing and Communications Intern
Description:
As part of its mission to foster a sense of global responsibility among the next generation of U.S. leaders and consumers, Mercado Global accepts a limited number of U.S. students as interns at our Panajachel, Guatemala offices. The internship offers the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of an international non-profit organization while becoming familiar with the growing Fair Trade industry.The Marketing and Communications Intern will work with both the Mercado Globalʼs Sales and Marketing Director as well as the Community Engagement Manager on a variety of sales and market research projects. S/He will assist with sales mailings, promotional materials, and line sheets, and will assist with determining methods to target Fair Trade products to additional retailers in order to expand the market for socially responsible products. This position will also support in improving the brands social media presence through blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking portals.
This internship provides current and recent college graduates with the opportunity to develop key skills and experience in the fashion world while also helping mothers in Guatemala develop the income opportunities they need to send their children to school. This position provides the opportunity to work with our experienced sales team, our Guatemala and U.S. based staff, and the talented women artisans we serve in Guatemala.
Qualifications:
- Strong research and communication skills
- Experience with social media
- Experience and/or knowledge of the fashion industry or marketing
- Graphic Design and copy writing expertise preferred
- Current or recent college graduate from an accredited four-year institution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
- Photography knowledge preferred
- Excellent organizational skills
- Enthusiasm for Mercado Global’s mission and products
- Flexibility, drive, and sense of humor
Paid Internship Info:
Unpaid
Hours:
40 hours/week
Start Date:
June 1, 2012
End Date:
, August 10, 2012
Deadline:
March 15, 2012Additional Info:
Internship Location: Panajachel, Sololá, GuatemalaTags:How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and an example of your social media presence to Nora Collins at development@mercadoglobal.org Please indicate “Marketing and Communications Intern” in the subject line of your email.
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By combining business savvy with an innovative structure, Mercado Global helps rural women in Guatemala successfully connect to sales opportunities with specialty retailers and catalogs in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale, lifting their families out of poverty and gaining the skills and support they need to address other local challenges. Mercado Global’s sales partners include Levi Strauss Stores and ABC Carpet and Home, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Elle Decor Magazine, and others have showcased the organization’s designs.
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