Are you looking for an internship experience? Would you like to earn college credit? Take a look below and see what an internship with the Children’s Cancer Connection has to offer!
Title: Communications/Copywriting Intern (8 - 10 hours per week)
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communication
Duration: Part-time, Spring, Summer or Fall
Organization: Children’s Cancer Connection - 1221 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-1014
Children’s Cancer Connection, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has provided support services and programs for children with cancer and their families since 1988. The organization sponsors two week-long summer camps for children with cancer and their siblings, provides support groups, family outings, weekend retreats, hospital-based programs and a survivorship program.
Organizations Mission Statement: We enhance the quality of life for children and families affected by childhood cancer by providing programs for education, recreation and support.
Qualifications:
• Academic major in Communications, Journalism or Graphic Design
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and work well on a team
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of layout design; Working knowledge of Adobe products including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus
• Copywriting and editing skills
• Knowledge of social media networking tools
Position Summary:
This un-paid position will, under the direction of the Management Team, assist in the design of semi-annual newsletters, regular e-newsletters, weekly press releases, copy write and edit print pieces, and assist in the development of brochures and other print materials for program and fundraising activities. Also, this position will assist in maintaining the organizations website and Social Media Networking tools- Facebook, Twitter, Blog, ect.
This internship will provide a student the ability to increase their portfolio with press releases, marketing pieces and website development. Because of the part-time nature of this opportunity, a student could potentially hold another job/internship. We offer flexible scheduling and a fun, fast-paced environment where students can directly impact the lives of children dealing with cancer.
Responsibilities:
• Design and develop organizational newsletters
• Create brochures as needed
• Develop e-newsletter artilces and spotlights
• Research articles and conduct interviews as needed
• Seek opportunities for and write weekly press releases
• Calendar Updates, Event Photo’s, etc.
• Develop opportunities for use of social network tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Blog etc.)
• General administrative support
Contact Information:
Children’s Cancer Connection
Emily Beckmann- Director of Marketing and Communication
1221 Center Street, Suite 12
Des Moines, IA 50309-1014
515-243-6239 ext. 1102
Emily@ChildrensCancerConnection.com
All interested students – freshmen through seniors – are encouraged to apply. Submit cover letter and resume to the address or email address above.
For more information about Children’s Cancer Connection, please visit our website at:
http://www.childrenscancerconnection.org/
"I'm excited to learn more about Children's Cancer Connection and all the wonderful things they do for the Des Moines community," said Kerr. "When I was younger, my older sister suffered from cancer and after seeing her survive it, it's special to me to help these families go through some of the same obstacles. It's so amazing how everything we do here has such an impact on their lives and brings joy to these families on daily basis."
