Company/Organization: The Colorado Mountain Club

Description:

Type: College Credit or Volunteer
Reports to: Development Coordinator
Purpose: The marketing intern will work in cooperation with the Development Coordinator and the Marketing Director to meet the development and event marketing goals of the Colorado Mountain Club. The focus will be on marketing for CMC’s annual conservation fundraisers, the Backcountry Bash and Backcountry Film Festival. Internship may also include research, and administrative duties.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with marketing efforts for 21st annual Backcountry Bash Conservation fundraiser, sponsored by Chipotle & Avery
• Assist in the marketing efforts for special events
• Assist with design of printed and digital marketing materials, including brochures, posters, and web pages
• Assist in designing and implementing email campaigns and social media posts
• Assist with social media efforts on Facebook
• Research leads for potential sponsors and partners of special events

Additional Duties May Include:
• Provide administrative support for development activities associated with foundation, individual, and corporate fundraising
• Solicit and track auction item donations and sponsorship
• Material preparation and assembly
• Complete special projects as assigned

Education/Work Experience:
• Minimum of college level Junior classification; at least 1 year of previous work experience

Hours & Compensation:
• The marketing intern works between 16-32 hours per week depending on desired hours; hours and schedule is very flexible. Starting and ending dates are also flexible.
• Preferred start date between August 19 and 23, 2013 and preferred end date is between December 6 and 20, 2013.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be requested for special events, including film festivals and fundraisers.
• This is an unpaid internship, offering the right candidate program credit and invaluable experience in marketing, fundraising, events planning and management, and donor communication using Raiser’s Edge.

Qualifications:

• Experience with PC Microsoft Windows and the software programs associated with Windows, particularly but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Design experience desired (not required)
• Database-entry skills, specifically with Raiser’s Edge, is a plus (not required)

Hours:

16-32 depending on desire. Flexible.

Start Date:

August 19 (tentative)

End Date:

, December

Additional Info:

The Colorado Mountain Club is organized to unite the energy, interest, and knowledge of the students, explorers, and lovers of the mountains of Colorado; collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains on behalf of science, literature, art, and recreation; stimulate public interest in our mountain area; encourage the preservation of forests, flowers, fauna, and natural scenery; and render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this region.

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Event  Marketing    Marketing    Non  Profit 

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