Communications & Marketing Intern

CARPLS Legal Aid is looking for a part-time, temporary, Communications & Marketing Intern to start immediately through May 2024.

The role can be hybrid with one day a week in office or fully remote.

Role is for 15-20 hours per week. Hours are flexible but majority need to be within working hours.

This individual will report to the Director of Communications.

The goal for this position is to 1) help with content creation (including social media, newsletters, website edits, press releases, graphics, annual report and more) 2) help CARPLS reach more clients meaningfully, while also helping to position CARPLS in front of more community partners, the courts, community leaders, volunteers and donors; and 3) continue to increase media visibility and partnership in the Chicago area and across Illinois for respective projects.

The Communications & Marketing Manager should be an integral part of the conversations concerning brand development, DEI considerations, and strengthening partnerships within the Chicago community and Illinois pockets where we serve the most clients. If we are able to raise more money and increase our network visibility, we can help more people in need.

Our intern will need to be comfortable working remotely (with the option of one day in office if preferred).

Desired skills

• Manage, write, edit, and design original online content development for use across email and web platforms, including:
• General and monthly newsletters (work to increase open and click rate)
• Monthly blog
• Social media (familiar with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Vimeo preferably)
• Familiar with scheduling platforms such as Buffer or Hootsuite
• Manage CARPLS’ presence on additional platforms as needed (i.e. Giving Tuesday)
• Develop, design and edit marketing materials, including but not limited to:
• press releases, speeches, leadership and staff bios, brochures, cards, talking points, one-pagers, and other materials that may be needed quickly.
• Help manage website in WordPress to create, maintain, and evaluate website content.
• Regularly monitor Google Analytics and send monthly results and ideas for growth to Executive Director
• Manage Google Adwords for Nonprofits account

Requirements

• At least one year of experience (work study or other internship is fine; if you can show skills gained during courses, that could work too) in communications, community outreach, public relations, marketing, or journalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated respect for diverse perspectives
• Interest in social media
• Experience with website content management preferred (knowledge of WordPress with basic HTML skills is a plus).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite preferred but other programs welcome
• Well-organized with an eye for detail--complete projects with limited supervision but also have a willingness to be flexible
• Looks at projects through a creative lens

Job Types: Internship, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Choose your own hours

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601