Humanities Nebraska (HN), a statewide non-profit organization, is seeking a part-time intern for the fall 2016 semester to assist the Communications Manager with community and media relations through print and electronic efforts, and with the day-to-day marketing of HN.
Communications Intern Description:
$12 per hour, working 10 hours per week
Under general supervision, the intern will:
Write, update, and maintain HN’s social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Assist with updating the HN website
Assist in writing and managing weekly e-blasts
Draft news releases and articles for newsletters
Collaborate with the Communications Manager on ideas, directions, and strategies for marketing and communications
Perform other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of available tools and platforms for social media, be computer literate and proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, detail-oriented with excellent written communication skills, self-motivated, good organizational skills, and an ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines. Previous experience in marketing, design, editing, and/or communications is a plus.
Programs coordinated by HN include:
Prime Time Family Reading Time: A family literacy program for at-risk children and their parents held in libraries and schools. Bilingual sessions offered for Spanish-speaking families.
Chautauqua: Scholars portraying historical figures bring history to life in rural communities through an entertaining and educational format.
Community Conversations: Civil discussions about important community issues in a safe, open and reflective environment.
Capitol Forum on America’s Future: U.S. foreign policy study for high school students and their teachers across the state, culminating in a day of deliberation at the State Capitol in Lincoln.
HN is located on the 3rd floor of the Lincoln Community Foundation building, Centennial Mall &
N St., and is flexible on hours worked. The internship may extend to the spring 2017 semester. Our office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Humanities Nebraska at
jobs@humanitiesnebraska.org. We will be accepting cover letters and resumes until Friday, 9/2/16.
Humanities Nebraska is a Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.