Marketing and Special Events Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 90 hrs
Office Hours: To be Determined

About Us:

Camp Courageous is a non-profit 501(c)(3) located just outside Monticello, IA. The mission of Camp Courageous is to provide year-round recreational and respite care opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families. Founded in 1972, the camp has always run on donations, without government assistance, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fund-raisers. Operating on over 400 acres and utilizing over 30 facilities, Camp Courageous offers a whole range of activities, including a travel program, for campers to enjoy, no matter their abilities. Camp constantly strives to create a completely inclusive and accessible environment for all. To learn more about Camp Courageous, visit our website at campcourageous.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest Camp news and happenings.

Role Description:

This role would work directly with the Marketing Director and provide and opportunity for the intern to learn about how to develop and execute effective marketing strategies and event planning in a non-profit setting. This role would also interact with the Volunteer Coordinator. This role would expose the intern to the day-to-day activities and practices of non-profit marketing and show potential career paths in the marketing/communications/public relations realm. Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

Assist with special events: Back to School Festival, Pancake Breakfast, Stuff the Bus, Cent-A-Gallon, holiday mailing and more
Assist with contacting volunteers for events
Assist with content and layout of the Courier
Assist with design and execution of digital signage
Assist with weekly emails
Assist with website updates
Sharp creative ideas, thoughts and concerns during internship
Help keep work area neat and organized to promote positive image. Use appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs and in accordance with the operating procedures and policies
Perform other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements

Word processing skills
Good communication, grammar, organization and interpersonal skills
Team player
Professionalism
Responsible and flexible
Willingness to take direction, work independently and be proactive
Positive attitude
Ability to meet deadlines
Must be trustworthy, courteous and respectful

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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