Marketing & Communications Intern - Austin

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas marketing by creating stories, scheduling social content, and producing event collateral.

  • Assist in identifying and crafting wish stories for newsletters, website features, and events.
  • Must-have: writing/editing skills and Canva/PowerPoint proficiency.
  • Standout: internship with in-office Austin requirement and travel within chapter territory.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in identifying and crafting wish stories for newsletters, website features, press releases, donor engagement, and other marketing materials.
  • Develop and schedule content for our primary social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and manage the editorial calendar.
  • Design marketing collateral for events, including programs, signage, and PowerPoint decks.
  • Capture photo and video content at wish reveal parties, galas, and other internal/external events as needed.
  • Assist Mission team with department needs when applicable

Requirements

  • Writing and editing skills required.
  • Proficiency in Canva and PowerPoint required.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Constant Contact, and/or video editing is a plus but not required.
  • Must have reliable mode of transportation to travel across chapter territory as needed.
  • Ability to learn quickly, work independently, problem solve, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be comfortable making phone calls on behalf of the organization.
  • Professionally represent the Make-A-Wish® brand with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Displays professionalism and quality customer service and delivery skills.
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality.
  • Experience or basic knowledge of most Microsoft computer programs, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Bilingual/Spanish First Language is a plus.
  • Experience with nonprofit databases (e.g., Raiser\'s Edge, Salesforce) is a plus but not required.

Nice To Have

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Constant Contact, and/or video editing is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with nonprofit databases (e.g., Raiser\'s Edge, Salesforce) is a plus but not required.
  • Bilingual/Spanish First Language is a plus.
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Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas

Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas is celebrating 40 years of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in 40 counties across central and south Texas. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1984, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas has granted more than 6,500 wishes in the local community, contributing to the more than 375,000 wishes granted throughout the U.S. and its territories. With 58 chapters nationwide, Make-A-Wish is the most trusted nonprofit operating locally across 50 states. For more information about Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, visit wish.org/cstx.

Founded in 1984
Austin, Texas, USA
24 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
277.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$88.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.3%
Direct
43%
Referral
5.9%
Social
6%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (13% of company)

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