Real work that makes a difference.
The Community Health Endowment of Lincoln (CHE) is working to make Lincoln the healthiest community in the nation. We seek an energetic, social media savvy, self-starter to help with communications and community outreach. Gain great experience working in a small, fast-paced nonprofit organization with exposure to every aspect of how nonprofits work. Located within walking distance of UNL's City Campus and on major bus routes.
General Tasks:
Under supervision:
-Update and maintain CHE’s social media presence including but not limited to monitoring, posting on and evaluating Facebook and Twitter.
-Write impact stories featuring CHE grantees and their work in the community
-Help maintain CHE’s website
-Help plan and write email blasts and email newsletters
-Help plan and execute special events
-Other duties as assigned and appropriate
Qualifications:
- Excellent writing skills (writing sample may be requested for finalists)
-Social media fluency including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
-Working toward a college degree preferably in a related field (Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Communications). Junior or senior student preferred. Sophomore students with relevant coursework/experience considered.
-Ability to communicate professionally with community contacts and colleagues
-Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize, follow-through and meet deadlines
-Experience with website content management systems and photography and photo editing skills helpful.
-Interest in public health, healthy living and nonprofit work a plus
Hours and Duration: 10 - 15 hours per week. Position will be filled for summer 2017 with the possibility of
continuing through the fall semester.
Salary: $10/hour
To Apply:
Email a resume’, cover letter which specifically relates your skills interests, and experience to the qualifications,
and contact information for two references to Marcia White, Program Manager, Community Health Endowment
of Lincoln, marcia.white@chelincoln.org
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017.
Questions? Email Marcia or call 402-436-5516