Social Media & Online Health Content Intern

Job Description

Please note that this is an unpaid position.

In-person interns are preferred for this position, but some remote interns and/or hybrid in-person/remote interns may be accepted.

SCOPE OF WORK: Contributing incisive communication and graphic design skills, the Social Media Intern will work alongside the Health Team by supporting IRC's online COVID outreach and communication efforts. The intern will develop creative ways of expanding the IRC’s presence within the Tucson community by way of creating, managing, and maintaining community facing social media pages. Learn and perfect critical marketing, public relations and administrative skills applicable in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors while contributing to meaningful social change.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate with health and wellness staff in development and creation of the IRC in Tucson’s social media and online COVID outreach materials - Contribute to social media strategy and manage pages - Maintain a posting schedule - Research and create COVID content & visuals to increase the organization’s online presence and community engagement - Work alongside Community Health Workers to supervise social media content by responding to comments and inquiries as well as monitoring postings and activities made by followers - Find new and creative ways to increase IRC’s online COVID information response - Facilitate online COVID information sessions (example, FB Live) and coordinate outreach to client and partner organizations about information sessions - Analyze and provide data in reports to Health team regarding community’s engagement with platforms - Research relevant outreach opportunities for the IRC in Tucson’s Health team to take part in such as festivals, community events, and school and health fairs - Other duties as assigned by the Health Programs Supervisor

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

- Pursuing degree in Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Design - Experience with health education and preventative health training a plus - Excellent computing skills and knowledge of web design and social media platforms; self-starter with ideas for how to effectively utilize technology in the office - Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds - Passionate to learn about IRC’s COVID response programs and services and to become a promotional ambassador - Strong writing and communication skills; the job will entail editing and creating material such as facebook posts, newsletters, flyers, and web content along with calling business and interfacing with the community - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Understanding ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information - Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record; willingness to transport clients in personal vehicle

Technology requirements:

- Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities - IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc.

All personal devices must:

- Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches - Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for laptop - Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the device - Configurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes - Additional policy details will be discussed during orientation and training

CLEARANCES: All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy.

COMMITMENT: SUMMER: Minimum 20 hrs/wk for 3 months FALL/SPRING: Minimum 12 hrs/wk for 4 months and and able to commit to blocks of time greater than 3 hours Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm) Preference given to applicants able to make multi-semester commitment

COVID-19: To protect the health and safety of our clients, all interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Reports To: Hyacinthe Mandela, COVID Outreach Coordinator