WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation in Plymouth, MA (whales.org) is looking for a intern to start in Sept. 2014. This would qualify for course credit.
Marketing
Intern Project 2014-2015
Project One:
Lead organizer for the 3rd Annual Race to Save a Species
Fundraiser
Primary responsibilities:
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Recruit
corporate sponsors to offset costs and help promote event
o
Update
existing sponsorship spreadsheet, information packet and letters for 2015
o
Visit
potential sponsors
o
Call
or email potential sponsors
o
Follow
up until definitive answer is given
o
Track
progress on updated excel spreadsheet
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Recruit
raffle prizes from local businesses
o
Update
existing donor spreadsheet for 2015
o
Visit
potential donors
o
Call
or email potential donors
o
Follow
up until definitive answer is given
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Help
with outreach for race
o
Create
social media posts and work with Social media Coordinator to schedule
o
Create
blurbs and features for electronic communication (eNewsletters and emails)
o
Review
analytics, play with variables to maximize effectiveness
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Help
design and create race marketing material
o
Posters
for local distribution
o
Postcards
for local distribution
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Recruit
volunteers for day of race
o
Update
existing spreadsheet of schools and other NGOs for potential volunteers
o
Using
existing template, fill time slots with volunteers
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Work
collaboratively with committee members (some WDC staff, race management staff,
NGO volunteer coordinators, etc.)
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Complete
task within given time frame
o
Reports
accurately and articulately to committee members on progress
