Marketing & Communications Internship (Remote) – Summer 2021
Worldreader is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented intern with an interest in international development to support the Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team. Because the MarCom team supports the entire global organization, the position provides an opportunity to learn about Worldreader’s impact and play a vital role in its global visibility. The Worldreader marketing and communications intern will support the team with a variety of tasks related to building out internal systems, supporting visibility efforts, and producing marketing materials. The role reports to the senior marketing manager and senior brand content manager, both based in Barcelona with oversight from the senior director of global marketing & communications.
Timing & Stipend
- June to August (exact start and end dates are negotiable)
- 10 hours/week minimum
- Stipend provided at the end of internship
Benefits
- Support Worldreader’s efforts to bring digital reading to vulnerable communities in the Global South and the US
- Collaborate with a passionate global team
- Learn about international development and the nonprofit education sector
- Work directly with the marketing and communications team in Barcelona, Spain, and San Francisco, CA
- Learn about digital marketing, product marketing, donor communications, and more
- Give a culminating experience presentation to a group of Worldreader global leaders
- Build your professional network
- Gain valuable resume-building experience
Key Projects
- Assist with writing blog posts as needed
- Assist with social media communications
- Assist with ongoing MarCom tools and systems development
- Assist with website improvements
- Support regional visibility efforts in Africa
- Support with list segmentation and Salesforce integration as needed
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited US university (third year or higher)
- Interest in international development
- Passion for helping the world read
- Strong research and writing skills
- Native English speaker fluency
- Fluent in Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, etc.)
- Ability to learn other digital platforms quickly (email marketing tools, social media, databases, basic graphic design applications, etc.)
- Ability to work remotely in a fast-paced environment
- Must have own computer, reliable internet connection, and workspace
- Must be available for at least two morning meetings a week to accommodate differing time zones.