Gift of Life Howie's House Communications and Development Intern

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Gift of Life Donor Program Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Communications and Development Intern

We are looking for someone to start as soon as May 2024 and stay in the role for 6 months. This is a great opportunity for internship-seekers who have recently graduated or are about to graduate.

Gift of Life Howie’s House serves as a home away from home for transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, affordable lodging, meals and supportive services to those who travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for transplant-related care. Gift of Life Howie’s House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate or recent graduate in communications, writing, marketing or public relations to support Gift of Life Howie’s House House’s fund development and communications initiatives.

The Communications and Development Intern will work alongside the development team at the House and take an active role to support and communicate the mission.


Communications and Development Intern responsibilities include:

  • Support social media communications: create, write and publish/schedule posts for the House’s social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn to develop and increase mission’s visibility and community interactions, expand social media platform’s audiences.
  • Support recognition and cultivation activities such as thank you calls and correspondence
  • Create video content for various social media and marketing purposes
  • Update and write copy for website
  • Support management of electronic and manual filing system, retrieves information from files when needed
  • Enter and update constituent/gifts data in database
  • Prepare, organize and support mass mailings and general mail
  • Help develop and write copy for various correspondence and communications pieces
  • Interview guests/volunteers/supporters via phone or in person to develop stories for various campaigns and communications.
  • Proofread copy for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes necessary to achieve accuracy and clarity
  • Complete research and support special projects/events/writing assignments as assigned by Development team.
  • Attend and support various events and activities to facilitate communications content
  • Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Applicants should have superior written and oral communication skills, ability to write persuasively, and able to communicate the mission and its associated programs. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, a strong interest in fund development, writing, strategic social media use and experience working in a professional office environment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy; will act in a courteous, positive and responsive manner; will possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s degree in communications, writing, marketing, public relations, or related field.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as May 2024 and stay in the role for 6 months.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends
Full Time – Monday to Friday

This role requires the intern to be on-site at Gift of Life Howie's House. This is a paid internship opportunity.

Location: Philadelphia, PA


Full Time 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

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