Communications Intern, Malden Reads, Malden Public Library, Malden, MA

Posted August 3, 2018

Position Overview:  Communications Intern

 

Become part of a community-reading program and meet leading authors, librarians, and community leaders! Malden Reads: One City, One Book is seeking an intern – or multiple interns – to assist with the following: 

• Promotional materials development of program and event flyers, as well as creating a weekly email newsletter
• Media and community outreach, including creating press releases and conducting outreach via email to program partners
• Social media communications management for multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 

Interns will work closely with the co-facilitators of the program, get involved in planning topics, messages, and writing.

 

Work Schedule and Flexibility

The Malden Reads event season typically runs from February to May, during which there are several events in a given week. While some of the work listed above can be done in advance, during the event season, more needs to be done.

 

The work schedule is flexible and at least 90% can be conducted remotely. During the event season, five to seven hours per week would be considered average, with fewer hours for the rest of the year.

 

The steering committee holds planning meetings twice each month in the fall/winter; attendance is optional. Attendance at some events would be helpful, but again optional.

 

Benefits

In addition to meeting top authors and librarians, as well as community leaders, we will be happy to provide recommendation letters and references. In addition, most of the work can be conducted remotely. Interns will also have a significant portfolio of work to show prospective employers. And, it’s a great opportunity to make a substantial difference in a community.

 

To Apply: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter of why you would be a good fit for one of the intern positions; please send via email to [email protected]. Questions may be directed to Jodie Zalk, co-facilitator of the program, at 781-608-6938.