The Marketing & Development Interns will work with the Director of Development & External Affairs on key elements of a developing comprehensive Marketing and Development Plans as well as critical current projects. The Interns will have the opportunity to learn about CCE, best practices (and challenges) in nonprofit management and the field of education while contributing to the organization's ability to achieve its strategic goals.
The interns will be responsible for a variety of activities in the following areas:
- Conduct market research and analysis
- Align marketing goals and strategies to fit organizational business model, structure, and plans
- Create branding strategy
- Design social and electronic media campaign
- Re-design organizational websites to reflect changing market and reach intended audience
- Update all organizational marketing collateral
- Develop media plan
- Research funding opportunities that are aligned to CCE's mission, strategic goals and programs
- Strategize on additional ways to generate fundraised revenue such as an individual donor portfolio, corporate sponsor program, special event and cultivation activities
- Conduct literature reviews with a focus on identifying bodies of evidence that are aligned to CCE's Design Principles to improve student learning
- Write sample language on different aspects of school design such as leadership, personalized learning cultures, teacher development, parent involvement, and tiered instruction for grant applications
- Create reference/resource lists of materials
- Ensure timely program descriptions are available for use in proposals, funder meetings, VIP packages, website and future marketing material
- Assist in proposal writing
- Accompany the Executive Director and/or Director of Development to meet with corporations and foundations as appropriate
- Complete additional assignments, as needed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidates for the positions of Marketing & Development Intern should have the following qualifications:
Ø Graduate or top undergraduate student in education, public policy, evaluation, non-profit management, marketing or relevant field
Ø Knowledge about and interest in education, development or marketing
Ø Strong writing and research skills
Ø Strong analytical and communication skills
Ø Demonstrated commitment to equity in public education
Ø Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadline
Ø Microsoft office skills required
- Constant Contact, Dreamweaver, Word Press skills helpful
- Graphic Design experience useful
About CCE The mission of the Center for Collaborative Education (CCE) is to transform schools to ensure that all students succeed. We believe that schools should prepare every student to achieve academically and make a positive contribution to a democratic society. CCE partners with public schools and districts to create and sustain effective and equitable schools. We fulfill this mission in four primary ways:
- Building understanding with the larger public that innovative schools can increase opportunity and justice for every student.
- Creating effective models of urban education, district redesign, and leadership development.
- Providing onsite coaching, professional development, and networking opportunities for educators.
- Conducting research that documents school progress and student results.
The Center for Collaborative Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Dates: January 2013 through May 2013 (negotiable – extension into a summer internship is possible)
Hours: Approximately 8-12 hours per week (negotiable)
Compensation: There is a $250-$500 stipend per semester for school year internships at CCE (determined by schedule). The stipend may be applied to work study. Depending on school requirements, it may also be possible to earn course credit.
