Nature Connection seeking Intern

Marketing/Communications Internship

Unpaid

The Nature Connection is a non-profit organization that delivers live therapy animals and natural materials to those with limited access to the natural world: at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and elders, many in institutionalized settings. We bring our traveling, nature-based programs to assisted living residences, residential and special needs schools, day programs for people with disabilities, and elder facilities throughout Greater Boston. By bringing the natural world into these settings, we connect vulnerable individuals with nature's capacity to heal and teach. Please see our website at www.nature-connection.org.

We are seeking an intern to support our Marketing and Fundraising efforts at our office in Concord, MA. Working under the supervision of the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will assist with the planning, development and execution of communications plans; develop and edit content for the website, newsletter and social media channels; support special events; oversee databases; research prospective program sites; write press releases; and help with administrative tasks as assigned.

The internship can be completed for credit with consent of faculty or class advisor. Intern will develop skills in marketing and build relationships within the local nonprofit and business sectors.

Our ideal intern will have:

• A four-year degree (or pursuing) in a relevant field
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Constant Contact or other direct e-marketing programs
• Familiarity with social media outlets including Facebook and Instagram
• Flexibility
• Organizational skills
• Comfort with multi-tasking and managing multiple projects
• Experience in graphic design preferred but not required
• Interest in learning more about working at a nonprofit
• A sense of humor
• A love of animals

Job Type: Unpaid Internship

Timing: Timing of the internship will be contingent on the intern’s schedule and needs, ideally in-office at least 1-2 days per week.

Location: Concord, MA (accessible by Fitchburg/South Acton Commuter Rail)

To apply: Submit cover letter explaining why you're a great fit and at least two writing samples to Rachel Lucas, Director of Marketing and Communications – rlucas@nature-connection.org

The Nature Connection is an equal opportunity employer.