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Skillpoint Alliance seeks Communications Intern for the Fall

  • Purpose of Position in Skillpoint Alliance
    • Under the supervision of the Communication Manager, the Communications Intern provides support in the marketing, promotion and publicity of all Skillpoint Alliance programs and initiatives. Specific responsibilities of project oversight will be matched to career interests of intern and may include: Website, Graphic Design, and Social Media.
  • Position Description
    • The Communications Intern will work closely with the Communications Manager to handle publicity and communications for the youth and adult programs administered by Skillpoint Alliance. This includes social media and press coordinating. Skillpoint staff will work to ensure the Communications Intern gains professional experience, references and a portfolio of work from the position.
  • Responsibilities
    • Update social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn)
    • Draft press releases
    • Draft articles for newsletters
    • Edit web copy and update information on organization’s website
    • Update and maintain media contacts
    • Locate opportunities for branding and increasing name awareness
    • Other communications/marketing duties as assigned
    • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism or Communications.
  • Location/Hours/Schedule
    • Skillpoint Alliance Offices 201 E 2nd Street, Suite B, Austin Texas 78701 (Next to Austin Convention Center)
    • Flexible hours based on class schedule
    • Any time 8:00am-5 pm M-F
  • Required Skills
    • Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills
    • Demonstrated experience in Social Media or Web Design
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
    • Detail-oriented
    • Self-starter
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Interest in youth/education, nonprofits and economic development issues
  • Required Education / Experience
    • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism or Communications.
Start Date
09/01/2014
Application Due Date
08/29/2014
To Apply
To apply, please send your resume to jminsker@skillpointalliance.org. No phone calls please.