Digital Communications Intern

Summary:

Use your creativity for positive change at PPL, a Twin Cities’ leading affordable housing and career training nonprofit. Get hands-on experience creating digital content from website stories to social media gifs and videos. Join us this summer and help tell the important story of ending homelessness and unemployment.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to PPL’s digital communications by creating a variety of content to be used weekly across platforms, including social media, website, and e-newsletter. 
• Create compelling, on-brand visuals to accompany content using a variety of software including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Biteable. 
• Support PPL’s social media strategy by researching, developing, and executing content. 
• Manage photography and videography projects; help with the organization of communications assets including photos and photo release forms. 
• Assist with the planning and execution of PPL events, including logistics and on-site support. 
• Assist in tracking digital communications analytics, including social media, website, and media coverage. 
• Other projects as assigned to support the Development & External Affairs team and further PPL’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Advanced-level student studying Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or English. 
• Highly involved in and savvy with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Biteable, or similar software, or the ability to learn new creative tools quickly. 
• Interest in photography and videography; experience with a DSLR camera. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Self-starter and self-directed, ability to work independently on assigned projects and take initiative. 
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
• Commitment to support, promote and authentically communicate PPL’s mission

Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $13.00 
• Build professional communications experience at a respected nonprofit community organization. 
• Training, guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals. 
• Network and collaborate with interns in related positions/fields. 
• Career development experiences may include trainings, workshops, team meetings and events and can be tailored to the intern’s goals and field of study.

Supervisor/s: Communications Manager

Hourly Wage: $13.00/hr.

Hours: 350 hours total; flexible schedule between June – August, weekday business hours

Site: PPL Administrative Center, 1035 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls., MN 55404