The intern will be responsible for activities and projects that will advance the efforts of the Marketing and Development activities at UCP of Central Arizona.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Social Media Management

• Create and implement social media tactics to increase audiences in UCP’s current social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok)
• Develop communication strategies to improve user engagement and drive action across all major platforms.
• Possess knowledge of current trends on each social media platform in order to utilize platform engagement
• Coordinate social media content, including planning, scheduling, and posting.
• Maintain daily contact with our followers through commenting and liking for personalized engagement.
• Follow and engage with local businesses and nonprofits for the purpose of establishing and maintaining relationships

Content Marketing

• Create engaging and informative content for all platforms including podcasts, videos, social media, and more.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and insights necessary for content creation.
• Plan, research, and prepare for podcasts that effectively communicate UCP’s message
• Monitor and analyze content performance and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Experience with short-form video content styling and editing.
• Photo and video experience (skills desired but not required)

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Must be enrolled in a four-year accredited institution, demonstrate excellent academic progress, and active university student status. Majors should be in Community Resources Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Non-profit Development, Fund Development, Communications, or related majors. Intern can also be an interested member of the community seeking to gain marketing or fundraising experience in the non-profit sector.

Requirements & Skills:

• Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in the nonprofit sector.
• Must be proficient in video platform conferencing
• Must have access to the internet and a device that supports MS Office
• Enthusiastic about learning.
• Experience in using and managing social media.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Must be willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Must be able to commit to 10-15 hours per week for 3-6 months or the length of a semester.
• Must have own transportation and daily access to vehicle