Program

Social Media Internship

Organization

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Opportunity Type

Internship

About the Program

The social media intern will assist the social media strategist in three main areas: analysis, research, and community management. Primary channels include Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Responsibilities may include administrative support. Selection will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated social media acumen, familiarity with tech platforms, and interest in/involvement with subject matter. This is a volunteer internship. A $1,000/month stipend is offered to help offset expenses. Key Social Profiles Facebook Twitter Pinterest Duties Assist in tracking of social metrics, including compiling and analyzing historic data. Utilize data to develop recommendations on topics such as optimal post timing, headline testing, number of times to share each story, etc. Investigate emerging social channels for marketing potential. Work with field staff to surface and share content about National Treasures projects and other field work. Serve as a support desk as field staff become more used to using social. Contribute to community management and content-sharing planning.

How to Apply To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to 222345-CS-815@nthp.hrmdirect.com.

Program Location

Washington, DC

Program End Date

Six-month internship

Application Website

www.preservationnation.org/career-center/nthp/social-media-intern.html#

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Pay Rate

Description

Qualifications Current or recent undergraduate or graduate student; digital marketing, online communications, journalism, writing, English, history, or a related field preferred Must have a strong, public social media presence Demonstrated experience managing social media for a consumer-facing brand, nonprofit, or museum Responsible, motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable with collaboration Excellent interpersonal, project management, research, analytic, and writing skills required Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Analytics required, experience with Sprout Social preferred Ability to manage time, adhere to regular deadlines, prioritize quickly, and readjust priorities throughout the day Demonstrated interest in subject matter (historic preservation , history, architecture) Must be able to commit at least 32 hours/week for six months

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Academic Requirements

Demonstrated interest in subject matter (historic preservation , history, architecture)

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens

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Contact

222345-CS-815@nthp.hrmdirect.com

Organization Website

www.preservationnation.org/who-we-are/contact.html#.VJQ_pF4AA

Organization Address

The Watergate Office Building, 2600 Virginia Avenue, Suite 1000
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