Communications Intern

** We are seeking to hire summer and fall interns. This intern position is for $15 an hour up to 10 hours a week. **

SUMMARY 

Center for Transforming Lives seeks a dynamic, self-starter to join the marketing and communications team as an intern. The Communications Intern will support the Communications team in amplifying Center for Transforming Lives’ marketing, storytelling and outreach efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and communications in a non-profit environment. The Communications Intern will assist with internal and external outreach, social media management, content creation, media relations, website analytics and tracking and more. 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under the general direction of the internship supervisor and Director for Communications, provide assistance to the Center for Transforming Lives’ communications team. 

o   Support internal and external communication efforts to build relationships with stakeholders 

o   Help with the creation and implementation of social media content and story coverage 

o   Support social media analytics tracking 

o   Assist with preparation for speaking engagements, tracking and follow up 

o   Prepare marketing materials 

o   Organize photo/video galleries and communications documents on intranet 

o   Attend communications team meetings and work closely with the team to support communication functions and activities 

o   Perform other duties as assigned 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

o   Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (Marketing/Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design or Radio/Television/Film) 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

o   Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn as well as content creation (photography, videography, captioning) 

o   Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (Marketing/Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design or Radio/Television/Film) 

o   Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing 

o   Must have working knowledge of Canva and Microsoft Office Suite (Words, PowerPoint, Excel). Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator a plus. 

o   Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills 

o   Self-starter, good time management, creative, with ability to communicate in a professional manner 

o   Ability to work well independently and within a team 

o   Commitment to the organization’s mission 

Center for Transforming Lives partners with single mothers and their children so they can thrive. Founded in 1907, Center for Transforming Lives is one of Tarrant County’s biggest family safety nets, working to disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness among the most vulnerable in our community. The non-profit meets the needs of 3,000 women and children annually, through a comprehensive and evidence-based, two-generation and trauma-informed model. Thanks to housing support, early childhood education, economic mobility services and counseling services that work across generations, parents and children establish security and well-being as a family. Led by CEO Carol Klocek since 2009, the $20 million non-profit opened its new Riverside Campus headquarters in May. 

 

Center for Transforming Lives is the only homeless services provider in Tarrant County and one of seven early childhood education centers to achieve National Accreditation, recognized for the highest standards of care in the nation.