Digital Media Intern at University of Vermont Foundation & Alumni Association | Burlington, VT

University of Vermont Foundation & Alumni Association

Digital Media Intern

Burlington, VT (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual storytelling workflow for Foundation marketing, delivering web and social graphics, and assist with templated site content while learning the strategy and aligning with mission.

Graphic communications: design engaging website and social graphics and other materials.
Content migration and support: help move content on templated pages and assist with marketing assets.
Team alignment: participate in planning and shadow peers to understand the Foundation's mission and create thematically consistent communications.

Job Description

85% Work with the Marketing team to design clear and engaging graphic communications for web and social media. This includes: designing website and social media graphics; assisting in the migration of website content on templated web pages; and assisting with other marketing materials as needed.
10% Participate in team meetings, organizational meetings, and strategic planning conversations in order to enhance your understanding of the Foundation’s mission and help build consistent and thematic communications that align with those goals.
5% Observe, shadow, and learn from other team members in the pipeline, annual giving, and marketing team.

Proficiency in Canva, and/or Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, or other common design applications. Candidates will be asked to provide 2-5 design samples for review, ideally some to include social media samples.
Working fluency of common social media platforms – especially Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as cultivated excitement about this space.
Steady access to internet and a computer.
High-level organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and time management skills and ability to define and work to deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as in partnership with a team, and attend weekly team meetings as available.

Familiarity with social media management platforms like SproutSocial
Experience with web design
Familiarity with web content management software

University of Vermont Foundation & Alumni Association

The mission of the UVM Foundation is to secure and manage private support for the benefit of the University of Vermont. Our Vision is to foster relationships with alumni and donors that maximize their personal and philanthropic investment in the University, toward the realization of the University's aspiration to remain among the nation's premier small research institutions.

Burlington, Vermont, USA

91 employees (6 in marketing)

www.uvmfoundation.org