Marketing and Social Media Intern

Job Description

Institute for Sustainable Innovation is seeking a Marketing and Social Media Intern interested in gaining experience in an international, climate and sustainability-focused, research-intensive, and innovative environment. We have recently developed our new marketing strategy, and you will play a key role in executing it. You will wear many hats and work closely with the founders and outside experts on a wide range of promotion activities, including market and competitor research, social media posting, content creation, and partner/client relationship management.

The ideal candidate must be proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented and have the ability to learn new skills quickly. We are looking for someone passionate about sustainability who is able to think creatively and help us expand our global footprint.

Candidate Responsibilities
• Conduct market research
• Support the development of the new website
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the social media calendar
• Post and grow our social media accounts
• Work with our team to create social assets and copy in line with ISI’s branding and marketing
• Assist in design, manage and updates to sales materials including one-sheet, sales presentations, partner presentations, etc.
• Prepare assets for posting
• Assist with other current and future marketing and advertising initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

You Have
• Completed at least your freshman year at an accredited undergraduate institution, preferably in pursuit of an undergraduate degree in business, communications, English, marketing, public relations, or other related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Professional social media or blogging
• Preferred: Prior use and understanding of WordPress and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator).

The intern will work from home with regular Zoom meetings.