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.
Deadline for applying is August 29.
Start date: Week of September 8
End date: Week of May 4
Dec 22-Jan 2: OFF
March 16-20: OFF
Looking for 10-12 hours per week.
Below is a description of the duties the intern will perform.
Marketing Intern Project 2014-2015
Project Two: Lead organizer for Auto-dealerships Pledge to Eliminate Balloons
Primary responsibilities:
· Create spreadsheet of all auto dealerships in Plymouth County
o Organize by city/town, name, size, part of larger dealership
o Get contact name, number and email
· Identify which dealerships WDC will pilot program with
· Help create name of program that will help strengthen WDC brand and clearly identify program
· Help design and distribute informative with infographic on marine debris and data on ingestion of balloons (mostly turtles) for distribution and posting
o Include maps/timeline of what WDC has recorded
o Confirm material and informative graphics are easy to comprehend and compelling with small focus groups or surveys
· Help design and distribute Pledge document for participating dealerships to sign
o Pledge will be posted in conspicuous place at dealership, so needs to be visually appealing and informative
o Hard-copy kept on file at WDC
· Help design and distribute trifold brochure with survey available at each dealership. Prospective buyers will fill out. Include QR code for online survey as well as paper/pen survey.
o Returned surveys will be entered in random drawing each week for whale adoption
o Collate survey results – share with participating dealers.
· Help design and distribute window posters and/or window clings designating dealership as participant in program
· Schedule meetings with dealerships to present program (WDC staff will accompany you on first few appointments)
o Call for appointment
o Send follow-up email
· Oversee symbolic Whale Adoption for each dealership.
o Distribute appropriate materials for public viewing.
o Enter contact information into appropriate databases for electronic updates
· Help write and distribute press release(s) outlining program
· Report on scheduled and surprise visits to dealerships to check compliance
