Operations-Communications Intern

Bader Philanthropies, Inc. seeks an Operations-Communications Intern who will assist with the Foundation’s special events; data entry; facilities management; communications, including, but, not limited to social media, e-newsletters, annual report, presentation materials; bookkeeping, and general office duties. This is a part-time, in-office, paid position (a one-year commitment is requested).

Communications Activities:

• Works with Communications Director on Foundation’s communications and social media plan;
• Works with Communications and Design Specialist to create program ads; and graphics for internal and external use;
• Drafts content, posts and surfs on social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,  etc.) to promote Bader Philanthropies events, grantees and stories;
• Updates website content and photos on WordPress;
• Generates monthly e-newsletter using basic HTML and contact management platform;
• Produces videos, infographics and presentations for Foundation events;
• Designs and schedules public messages on Watchfire to display on a monument LED sign;
• Creates invitations, brochures, flyers and print ads for special events using Constant Contact, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or InDesign;
• Monitors print, TV online media coverage on issues relevant to Foundation’s program areas and grantees;
• Reports website and social media analytics on a quarterly and annual basis; and
• Monitors and maintains communications collateral inventory.

General Operations Activities:

• Assists with registration and materials for conferences and other community events; gathers logistic information for meetings;
• Assists with event set up and breakdown;
• Participates in reception coverage rotation; greets guests and receives incoming calls; and
• Assists Intern team as needed with special event materials and other projects and duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• High School degree required, current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree communications or related program;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a particular strength in interpersonal communication;
• Computer graphics skills;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Professional demeanor, ability to work with a diverse group of people, both independently and as part of a team; and
• Prior office and communications, marketing and/or graphic design experience are a plus.