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Marketing and Communications Internship with Ibility (Posted March 16)
- Conduct interviews with Ibility employees to document organizational leadership perspectives, career pathways, and mission-driven experiences
- Develop story-telling packages, including narratives, pitch materials, and talking points
- Translate core messaging into multiple formats to support marketing, communications, and external outreach efforts
- Research and identify relevant podcasts, publications, interviews, and speaking opportunities aligned with government contracting, Veterans’ services, and leadership communities
- Support outreach preparation by drafting pitch blurbs and introductory content for external engagement
- Research government contracting (GovCon) awards and industry recognitions applicable to the organization and its team members
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Lead and Graphic Designer to align written and visual storytelling
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Comfort conducting interviews and synthesizing qualitative information
- Interest in government consulting, veteran-owned businesses, or mission-driven organizations
- Experience with content creation, storytelling, or portfolio-based projects
- Majors: Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Strategic Communications, Business, or related fields
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Social Media & Development Internship with Beacon Mental Health (Posted March 2)
- Manage and schedule content for Beacon Mental Health’s social media accounts to ensure consistent, mission aligned engagement across platforms.
- Brainstorm creative campaign ideas and support the development of a content calendar and strategic posting pipeline.
- Monitor activity on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms to stay informed about trends, brand mentions, and engagement opportunities.
- Analyze social media metrics to assess the performance of posts and campaigns, compiling insights and recommendations.
- Engage with followers by responding to comments, messages, and community content to strengthen relationships and grow audience reach.
- Assist with creating and curating digital content, including graphics, stories, short videos, and testimonials.
- Provide recommendations to enhance user experience on social platforms and improve internal communication processes.
- Support the creation of performance reports, campaign summaries, and internal updates for the Development and Programs teams.
- Assist with donor stewardship activities, including drafting posts or messages that highlight impact stories, events, and supporter recognition.
- Collaborate with staff across departments to gather stories, photos, and program updates for use in communications and development materials.
- Assist with graphic design projects, event support, and other development activities on an as needed basis.
- Demonstrated experience or coursework related to social media marketing and digital communication.
- Ability to create, edit, and curate content for multiple platforms (e.g., graphics, short videos, stories, written posts).
- Strong online engagement skills, including interacting professionally with followers and monitoring platform activity.
- Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate academic studies, preferably in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, journalism, or a related field.
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