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Social Media Intership Opportunity
Jameson Seeks Social Media Intern
Position Title: Communications Social Media Intern
Job Type: Internship
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Remuneration: Unpaid
Location: 1199 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa, unless otherwise specified
Reports to: Communications Director as well as Social Media & Content Development Consultant
About Jameson Humane
Founded in 2014 by David and Monica Stevens (proprietors of 750 Wines), Jameson Humane (Jameson Humane) is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization that is transforming the way we think about animal welfare and advocacy. Seeking to engender systemic change in the outdated industry of animal rescue, which suffers from a significant lack of transparency and accountability, Jameson Humane is committed to ending animal hunger, cruelty, and overpopulation. To do so, Jameson Humane offers a variety of programs and services to stem the tide of animal deaths from euthanasia; and solve some of the most pressing problems regarding animal abandonment, maltreatment, and negative environmental impact. Jameson Humane also collaborates with and acts as a liaison for various animal welfare groups locally and statewide.
About the Communications Social Media Internship
Jameson Humane exists to foster harmony between humans, animals, and the environment to create a kinder, more compassionate world. We invite you to come with us along this journey. Working to affect real change in the world, you will help us by translating your passion for animal welfare and advocacy into our communication social media efforts. This internship is also the perfect opportunity to build your resume. There’s room for you to collaborate with pioneers and luminaries, with vast and powerful networks.
Responsibilities Include:
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Work hand-in-hand with the Communications Director and Social Media Consultant to help drive our mission forward through story telling via social media and other channels, as well as thru communication management activities
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Leverage your excellent knowledge of social media platforms (FB, IG, Twitter, etc.) and their associated photo/video specs (i.e., square and stories):
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Assist with post development for social media
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Prepare visual content for posts
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Shadow leads for story content development
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Perform social media administrative tasks (i.e., consent form signature acquisition, photo categorization, etc.)
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Be onsite at our Ranch to facilitate your efforts
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Dedicate 10 to 20 hours per week to accomplishing the job
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If applicable: Earn internship credits through your school’s department
Requirements:
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One year minimum experience using social media in a professional or academic setting
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Patience and ability to work in tight turnaround, high-stress settings and emotional situations
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Good communication skills
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Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
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Writing – Communicating effectively in writing, editing, and proofing
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Photography
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Passion for helping animals and people, a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace and a commitment to Jameson Humane’s mission and brand attributes
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Strong desire to learn the ins and outs of communication management
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Duration: 6 months; or, if applicable, semester long
Email for more information:
Brad Schomburg, Director of Communications
Jameson Humane
brad[@]jamesonhumane.org
www.jamesonhumane.org
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