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Digital Marketing Intern (Oakland Downtown)
Feb. 17, 2012
San Francisco, CA
Confidential
Fair Trade USA, a four-time winner of Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist award, is an entrepreneurial non-profit organization that is the leading third party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Our unique market-based model links 2.5million farming families in the developing world to more than 900 companies in the United States to bring more benefit to farmers and high-quality products to consumers. Based in downtown Oakland, Fair Trade USA is a fast-paced, dynamic environment driven by a passion for doing good in the world by harnessing the power of markets and corporate partnerships.
Overview of Internship:
This internship will provide exposure to utilizing new media in a non-profit setting, using strategic communications across a variety of platforms to support the mission of Fair Trade USA. From creating Facebook promotion to making recipes to post on Pinterest, the ideal candidate will have a passion for the ability of social media to change the world around them. All tasks will help you to prepare for a career in the evolving world of marketing. Successful interns will complete the program with several professional work samples and a glowing letter of recommendation.
Primary responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
Support with creating shareable content, from photos to recipes to blog posts
Planning and execution of partner promotions
Writing and/or editing farmer impact reports
Coordinating grassroots & community-focused marketing activations
Increasing awareness of Fair Trade through social media
Requirements:
Candidate must display excellent verbal and written English communication skills, as well as a keen interest in learning more about social media's role in creating a sustainable supply chain. A writing sample will be required as part of the application process. Organizational skills a must. The ideal candidate will have very active social media profiles. Experience with photography, graphic design and HTML a plus.
Schedule: 10 or more hours/week for a minimum of 3 months
For additional information and to apply, visit our website!
http://www.fairtradeusa.org/about-fair-trade-usa/careers
Fair Trade USA values diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!