The Filipino American Legal Defense & Education Fund,
Inc. (FALDEF) is uniquely set-up as the
Filipino American legal defense group, of national scope, in the United States
FALDEF is dedicated to providing a forum for education,
advocacy and scholarships aimed at educating and advancing the interests of the
Filipino American community on issues and matters pertinent to immigrant and
civil rights.
Position: 2 Marketing
and Communications Interns
Description:
FALDEF seeks dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications
efforts. The internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various
aspects of marketing and journalism while working for a growing and known non-profit
organization that supports equal access to justice.
Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain FALDEF's website, social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Blogger: Compile, write, edit, proof, maintain and create new pages and management of graphics, texts, images and video.
- Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
- Plan and facilitate Marketing Committee meetings including distributing agenda and taking minutes
- Assist in planning FALDEF sponsored events such as education workshops, free legal clinics, and advocacy meetings
- Attend FALDEF sponsored events and write articles and reflections about the event, the attendees, and the benefits of the events to the community
- Gather written and video testimonials from clients and organizations
- Actively monitor all media to identify stories, current news and development of interest to the organization's advocacies
- Manage the calendar of events through Google calendar and the FALDEF website
- Gather contact lists and ensure that the lists are up-to-date and are used effectively to promote all events and advocacies
- Assist in planning, writing and managing the quarterly eNewsletter
- Work closely with other areas to help craft and implement communications strategy, coordinate media pitching and maintain consistency in organizational messaging.
- Develop a marketing and communications budget
- Design fliers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing materials for major events hosted by FALDEF
- Organize and attend committee meetings including preparing agenda and project plans
- Reach out to community organizations, general public and donors with the message about FALDEF's mission to help support equal access to justice
Qualifications:
- Firm grasp of available tools and platforms of social media space
- Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
- Previous internship or related experience in marketing and communications is a plus
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, Power Point, Excel, Publisher). Knowledge of graphics design is a plus
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- A good sense of humor
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A strategic thinker who likes to think out of the box and proactively comes up with solutions
- Enthusiasm for the mission and values of FALDEF, our clients and the communities we serve
Start Date:
Position open until filled, requires 6 month commitment
Hours: 10-15
hours a week. (Telecommute except when
attending meetings and events)
Compensation:
This is an Unpaid/Volunteer
internship
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to
volunteer@faldef.org