Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags (DVWMTS) seeks a Marketing / Public Relations Intern. This unpaid opportunity requires 15 – 20 hours / week (flexible hours).
About DVWMT
Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags mission is to bring awareness to the community and families as whole as it pertains to abuse. We want to educate schools, churches, and mentor groups by reprogramming the amygdala with better decision making skills. We want to find ways that are fun and interesting for families, schools, and or churches to talk about abuse on any platform. We want to make sure that we are in the community bringing new and approved information & resources for the people that are the face of abuse & to the abusers.
General Description: The Marketing / Public Relations Intern is responsible for assisting in maintaining the brand image of Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags. The goal is achieved by increasing public and member awareness of all DVWMTS events, programs and achievements.
- Obtain perspective and experience regarding either a marketing, promotions or public relations position, specifically with a small nonprofit organization
- Be a helpful, flexible and enthusiastic member of the DVWMTS team.
- Fulfill every shift with adequate time management and productivity.
- Be resourceful and creative – Take the initiative.
Example of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help set up and implement concerts, special rehearsals, and special events as needed. Some nights and weekends required.
- Write press releases, build press kits, and assist with press mailings.
- Perform market research via phone and internet.
- Assist with media relations
- Assist with grass roots promotion of the organization and special events around Washington, DC, including public and private elementary and high schools.
- Help maintain DVWMTS collection of press clippings.
- Assist with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and website blog updates.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Must be a degree seeking student during time of internship, preferably a Sophomore student
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office required; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
