Social Media & Marketing Intern Opening in DC

[Dani Kaiserman]

Social Media and Marketing Summer Internship

Location: Washington, DC

The National Academy on an Aging Society and The Gerontological Society of America are looking for students who want hands on experience in Social Media and Marketing. You will gain skills in non-profit social media management and event marketing.  Qualified candidates should have enthusiasm for social media, excellent time management skills, and experience in social media and/or marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage various communication initiatives including Twitter, Facebook, and Linked-in
• Provide strategic marketing support for our Aging Means Business conference
• Assist with sponsor recruitment and creative development
• Use social media to advertise participation in our upcoming conference and student contest
• Perform other duties as assigned

To be eligible for consideration, you must:

• Be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with at least a 3.0 GPA
• Exhibit strong leadership and communication skills
• Be available for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office programs 
• Possess initiative and the ability to work independently
• Experience with website management is a plus! We use Joomla! and Dreamweaver

To Apply:

If interested, please send your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (2 pg. max.) to [e-mail] Subject: Summer Internship