Archives for June 2016

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS)

For 110 years, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) has been heeding Jesus’ call to care for children and families in need. Through our continuum of care, we help children and families move from despair to hope, equipping each child and parent to reshape their future in ways previously unimagined. With faithful support from numerous individuals, congregations and foundations, we’ll continue to fulfill our mission, serving over 4,500 children and families in need each year.

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services provides Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need.

Communications Intern

Overview: Opportunity for a mature, bright, professional, energetic Marketing Communications student (or recent graduate) to gain high-level, hands-on experience in all facets of marketing communications. The Communications Intern will serve essentially as a freelance writer and social media strategist.

Responsibilities:  As much as possible, duties will be tailored to the intern’s interests. Projects could include: working with the Director of Communications to develop and implement a marketing campaign; updating the website with WordPress content management software; implementing social media strategies; writing newsletter articles and blog posts; designing brochures/ads; perform other communications duties as assigned (based on ability and the intern’s interest).

Requirements/qualifications: Highly self-motivated, mature, organized, detail-oriented student pursuing a degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing or Marketing Communications. (This position is also open to recent college graduates). PCHAS seeks a candidate who is passionate about his/her work, someone who is responsible and professional and is able to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team. The Communications Associate should have a strong desire to learn. Prior office experience is helpful, but not required. Experience with WordPress content management system and PhotoShop is helpful, but not required.

Communications Associate reports to: Margaret Barry, Director of Communications, https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbarry, a seasoned communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in marketing communications and 25 years of experience coaching and mentoring interns.

Office location: 4407 Bee Cave Road in the Westlake Hills area, just west of Central Austin (telecommuting is fine; attending occasional meetings with the Director of Communications and other staff members is recommended).

Interested applicants should email a résume and short cover letter to margaret.barry@pchas.org. Make sure you visit the agency’s web site, www.texas.pchas.org, before applying.