Description:

Girl Guider Seeking
Public Relations/Social Media Guru

Company Information: e-patchesandcrests.com is an online company providing fun activity and custom embroidered patches to Girl Guides, Girl Scouts and Scouts. Our vision is to become a one-stop resource center for all things Guiding/Scouting.

Internship Description: The primary responsibility of our Public Relations/Social Media Guru internship is to keep our social media channels active and up to date. You will have direct access to all social media accounts including Facebook and Twitter allowing you to post pictures, messages, and possibly videos to followers. You will also be directly involved with our Indiegogo campaign (ending late October), actively communicating with contributors by sending thank you messages and progress updates. Along with keeping our social media presence up-to-date, you will complete follow up tasks and emails with media outlets and other influencers as well as become involved in developing new techniques to expand our online presence. Some of the skills you will take from with internship are:
• Mastery of social media outlets • Writing meeting summaries
• Business writing • Critical thinking skills
• Creating agendas • Communication skills
• Time management • Portfolio creation

Benefits: These non-monetary benefits will help you go from where you are today to where you want to be. You will:
• Explore a variety of communication channels used in today’s workforce,
• Learn hands-on skills and gain experience and knowledge that you can’t get in a classroom,
• Receive free product from our website,
• Leave with a letter of recommendation and an amazing resume upon successful conclusion of your internship,
• See the inner workings of a successful online business,
• Work directly with the CEO of the company, and
• Save time and money on commuting because this is a virtual internship.

Timeline: Starting and ending dates are TBD by employer based on availability.
Hours are 8 hours/week for 15 weeks or 10 hours/week for 12 weeks. (Duration and hours is ongoing and negotiable.)

Compensation: Unpaid internship – We can help you arrange for academic credit if needed. The non-monetary compensation you will receive is priceless.

How to apply: Email your resume and cover letter to apply@e-patchesandcrests.com

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate: Passion and enthusiasm for social media and public relations are important! You must have excellent writing and communication skills and be proficient with technology – email, internet, MS Office and willing to use online collaboration websites such as Basecamp. An intermediate understanding of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. is also an asset to this internship as a basis to build upon.

You are organized, able to multi-task, work independently; reliable, punctual and able to attend phone meetings once a week. Having been or still a Girl Guide / Girl Scout / Boy Scout member is desirable but not necessary.

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Hours:

8-15 (Negotiable)

Length/Availability:

12-15 weeks (Negotiable)

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:

10/03/12, 10/31/12, TBD

Tags:

Public  Relations    Marketing 

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