Please send resume and cover letter to: melissa.walker@whales.org
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation in Plymouth, MA (whales.org) is looking for two interns to start in Sept. 2014. This would qualify for course credit.
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation in Plymouth, MA (whales.org) is looking for two interns 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.
One intern will provide marketing services for a fundraiser while the other intern will work on the project described below. There will be a small stipend.
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
