Communications/Community Outreach Intern - Community Health Endowment of Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)

Real work that makes a difference.

The Community Health Endowment of Lincoln (CHE) works to make Lincoln the healthiest community in the nation. We need an energetic, social media savvy student with excellent writing skills 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:
> Update and maintain CHE’s social media presence and produce monthly social media analytics
> Help maintain CHE’s website
> Help plan and write email blasts and email newsletters
> Help plan and execute community based events
> Other duties as assigned, agreed upon and appropriate

Qualifications:
> Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
> Excellent writing skills
> Social media fluency
> Working toward a college degree preferably in a related field (Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, and Communication) - junior or senior student preferred
> Ability to communicate professionally with community contacts and colleagues
> Event planning interest and possible experience
> Ability and willingness to reach out to agencies, making cold calls if necessary, to plan events collaboratively
> Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize, follow-through and meet deadlines
> Experience with website content management systems and photography/photo editing skills helpful
> Interest in public health, healthy living, and nonprofit work a plus

Hours and duration: 10 – 15 hours per week during spring semester 2020; schedule negotiable for summer 2020. Position will be filled initially for spring 2020 with the preference of continuing through summer and possibly beyond. * Salary: $12/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.

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