Marketing & Events Internship
Available during all sessions.
Description:
The Marketing & Events Intern is responsible for providing support through a variety of work including event planning, promotional
materials, community outreach. The Marketing & Events Intern will report to the Marketing and Development Coordinator and will be
supervised by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Assist staff to plan, promote, and host cultural events (includes researching and booking venues and vendors).
- Creating and disseminating press materials about AFD and its activities.
- Social media management; including event listings, daily posts and assisting with ad campaigns.
- Develop event programming for guests, including families and children.
Requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of and experience with standard social media platforms.
- Prior event planning and/or marketing experience.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and remain organized.
- Creative and energetic self-starter, able to take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, and over the phone.
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate with experience or coursework in communications, journalism, hospitality or PR.
- Available 10-15 hours a week. Scheduling is flexible, but must fall within business hours of 9 am–6 pm. Interns are required to volunteer at AFD events outside of business hours twice a month, these events will count towards the intern’s weekly hours.
- French language skills and knowledge of French and/or Francophone cultures.
Reports to:
Marketing and Development Coordinator
Graphic Design Internship
Available during all sessions.
Description:
The Graphic Design Intern is responsible for providing support through a variety of work including promotional materials, social media
management, digital content and photography projects as assigned. The Graphic Design Intern will report to the Marketing and Development
Coordinator and will be supervised by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Creation of marketing materials such as digital ads and graphics, pamphlets and brochures.
- Creation of promotion materials such as event flyers, social media banners and website graphics.
- Assist with social media management.
Requirements:
- Excellent knowledge and experience with design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and remain organized.
- Creative and energetic self-starter, able to take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of design principles and basic understanding of marketing principles.
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate with experience or coursework in graphic design, photography, marketing, PR or communications.
- Available 10-15 hours a week. Scheduling is flexible, but must fall within business hours of 9 am–6 pm. Interns are required to volunteer at AFD events outside of business hours twice a month, these events will count towards the intern’s weekly hours.
- French language skills and knowledge of French and/or Francophone cultures.
Reports to:
Marketing and Development Coordinator
Special Events Internship
Available during all sessions.
Description:
The Special Events Intern is responsible for providing support and assistance to AFD Staff in planning, organizing, and marketing our
monthly AFD Young Pros events and activities. The Special Events Intern will report to and be supervised by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the AFD Young Professionals group which includes planning monthly meet-ups and events, sending monthly newsletters and co-hosting events with staff.
- Research and develop events and activities that appeal to audiences aged 21-40.
- Assist staff in building relationships with university French clubs.
- Work with Marketing & Events Intern to assist staff with recurring events.
Requirements:
- Prior event planning and/or marketing experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, and over the phone.
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate with experience or coursework in hospitality, marketing, PR or communications.
- Available 10-15 hours a week. Scheduling is flexible, but must fall within business hours of 9 am–6 pm. Interns will be required to volunteer at AFD events outside of business hours twice a month, these events will count towards the intern’s weekly hours.
- French language skills and knowledge of French and/or Francophone cultures.
Reports to:
Executive Director