Outreach & Marketing Specialist

Outreach & Marketing Specialist | Reports to Vice President of Missions & Impact

Marketing / Communications Internship or Volunteer Role (College Credit Eligible with Institution Approval)

Organization: Ember Rising Foundation | Location: Remote

Time Commitment: Flexible, approximately 5–10 hours per week

Position Type: Volunteer or Academic Internship

About Ember Rising

Ember Rising is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through life skills literacy, holistic wellness, creative expression, and community service. Our work focuses on building confident, capable individuals while strengthening communities through education, wellness, arts, and service.

Position Overview

The Outreach & Marketing Specialist supports Ember Rising’s external operations, including organizational communications, outreach efforts, and public-facing messaging. This role plays a key part in increasing program visibility, strengthening community engagement, and maintaining consistent, mission-aligned branding across platforms.

This position is ideal for marketing, communications, public relations, or digital media majors seeking real-world experience in nonprofit communications. The role may be completed as a volunteer position or academic internship and is eligible for college credit, subject to approval by the student’s academic institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support external communications, including public messaging and organizational updates
• Assist with outreach efforts to increase awareness of programs and initiatives
• Help maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across digital platforms and materials
• Contribute to social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement
• Support visibility for programs, events, and campaigns through coordinated messaging
• Assist with community engagement efforts, including responding to inquiries or feedback as appropriate
• Track basic engagement metrics and support reporting or reflections (as required for academic credit)

Learning Outcomes (Marketing & Communications Focus)

• Participants may gain experience in:
• Organizational communications and public messaging
• Brand consistency and mission-driven storytelling
• Outreach strategy and audience engagement
• Social media and digital communications management
• Professional collaboration within a nonprofit setting

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Enrollment in or interest in marketing, communications, public relations, media studies, or related fields
• Strong written communication skills with attention to clarity and tone
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital outreach
• Experience with tools such as Canva or Google Drive is a plus, but not required
• Interest in community impact, youth development, or nonprofit work
• Reliable, self-motivated, and open to feedback

Academic Credit & Supervision

• This position is eligible for college credit, subject to approval by the student’s academic institution
• Ember Rising can serve as an approved internship site and provide supervision, learning objectives, evaluations, and required documentation
• Weekly hours and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet academic requirements
• Academic credit is awarded by the student’s college or university, not by Ember Rising

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and outreach
• Portfolio-ready communications and marketing work
• Professional references and mentorship opportunities
• Flexible schedule and remote-friendly collaboration
• Meaningful experience supporting youth-focused community initiatives

How to Apply

Interested volunteers or students should reach out with a brief introduction and any relevant experience. All inquiries can be sent directly to admin@emberrising.org. Students seeking academic credit should include their school, major, and any internship or practicum requirements.