Marketing Intern, Cambridge Historical Society, Cambridge, MA
Posted July 13, 2018
About the Society: From the American Revolution to the biotech revolution, the history of Cambridge is unlike that of any other city. Working together with our community, the Cambridge Historical Society connects the past with our present and future, serves as stewards of our collective history, and inspires curiosity in generations to come.
About the Role: The Society seeks an intern to assist with long-term marketing and communication strategies, as well as weekly social media and event updates.
Areas of Focus
- Blogging. The Intern will contribute to the Society’s evergreen website content by researching and writing short blog posts weekly.
- Social media. Drawing on the Society’s social media efforts to date, the Intern will post across the Society’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts, The Intern is encouraged (but not required) to attend events and contribute social media posts in real time.
- Promotion and outreach. The Intern will submit event listings to local media outlets, create Eventbrite and Facebook events, and write press releases/pitch stories to local media outlets.
- Long-range planning. In collaboration with the Society’s Communications Committee, the intern will help develop strategies for raising awareness of our activities throughout the city.
Timing
The Society seeks an Intern for the Fall 2018 semester.
Skillsets required and how to apply
A successful Marketing Intern will possess knowledge of best practices in social media and marketing efforts for non-profits, be detail-oriented, and be willing to contribute fully as a member of the Society’s team. Love of local history is a must, even if you aren’t from or don’t live in Cambridge. The Marketing Intern will report directly to the Society’s Executive Director, Marieke Van Damme. The internship is unpaid. Hours are flexible and some work can be completed offsite. For more information and to submit your application, please email [email protected].