Community Support Advocates
Marketing and Communication Intern
Community Support Advocates, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265
Marketing & Communications Intern (Unpaid)
Part-Time - 10 hours weekly | In-person - West Des Moines, IA | Flexible Schedule
About Community Support Advocates:
Community Support Advocates is a 501c3 mission-driven nonprofit serving individuals with mental health diagnoses and disabilities through innovative programming, advocacy, and the arts.
We’re looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Intern to support our outreach and engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. We encourage anyone with interest to apply. The Marketing & Communications Intern will report directly to the Director of Development.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft clear, compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, and website updates
Manage and schedule social media content using Hootsuite across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Respond to social media comments in a professional and timely manner
Identify gaps in social media strategy and additional ways to engage our audience
Design promotional graphics and social media posts using Canva
Assist in developing communication strategies for events, campaigns, and special initiatives
Monitor and report on social media engagement and analytics
Ensure brand consistency across all communications materials
Support development and fundraising initiatives including but not limited to grant research, campaign development, and more.
Requirements: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Familiarity with major social media platforms and trends
Basic graphic design skills using Canva or other design software
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines independently
Detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn
Willingness to commit to a minimum of a 3 month tenure - 6 or 12 months is preferred
Must be able to navigate and utilize the Google Suite platform to find and save files
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling tools
Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
Interest in the arts, mental health, or disability advocacy
Basic understanding of WordPress
Ability to navigate and pull reports in a CRM database (Bloomerang)
What You’ll Gain: Real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications
Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
A flexible, supportive environment where your ideas matter
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and digital advocacy
Expansion of knowledge in digital marketing & communications, as it relates to community engagement, fundraising, and development efforts
Portfolio-building opportunities and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion
To Apply: Please send your resume, a brief statement of interest, and two portfolio pieces of your choice (design, writing, social media post, etc.) to katelyng@teamcsa.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Manage and schedule social media content using Hootsuite across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Respond to social media comments in a professional and timely manner
Identify gaps in social media strategy and additional ways to engage our audience
Design promotional graphics and social media posts using Canva
Assist in developing communication strategies for events, campaigns, and special initiatives
Monitor and report on social media engagement and analytics
Ensure brand consistency across all communications materials
Support development and fundraising initiatives including but not limited to grant research, campaign development, and more.
Requirements: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Familiarity with major social media platforms and trends
Basic graphic design skills using Canva or other design software
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines independently
Detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn
Willingness to commit to a minimum of a 3 month tenure - 6 or 12 months is preferred
Must be able to navigate and utilize the Google Suite platform to find and save files
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling tools
Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
Interest in the arts, mental health, or disability advocacy
Basic understanding of WordPress
Ability to navigate and pull reports in a CRM database (Bloomerang)
What You’ll Gain: Real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications
Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
A flexible, supportive environment where your ideas matter
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and digital advocacy
Expansion of knowledge in digital marketing & communications, as it relates to community engagement, fundraising, and development efforts
Portfolio-building opportunities and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion
To Apply: Please send your resume, a brief statement of interest, and two portfolio pieces of your choice (design, writing, social media post, etc.) to katelyng@teamcsa.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.