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Harmony Family Center

Internship Description
  Program or Department: Advancement
Internship Description:

Student will collaborate with staff to design and execute the agency development strategy through social media content, events, and new and ongoing project support.

Learning Outcomes:
• Conceptualize and develop new projects that are consistent with our branding
• Create promotional materials and social media content
• Ability to work with others on event planning and execution
• Ability to collaborate with various programs within an agency to promote their mission

About Harmony:

Over the past 24 years, Harmony Family Center has helped children we serve live their best lives. We are a leader in trauma-responsive services and training. Today our team of experts, innovative programs, and evidence-based solutions uniquely position us to serve children and families experiencing the challenges, stressors, and trauma of modern life ranging from the most common to the most complex.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The duties of this role are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
• Help create promotional materials and social media content consistent with brand guidelines and content calendar
• Help plan, execute, and attend numerous existing events and conferences
• Work with team to create campaigns to support events
• Researching social media use in non-profit settings for continuous improvement purposes
• Help with the tracking of social media analytics and future strategy
• Other duties as required

Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Commitment to continuous improvement, personal growth, and helping others
• Responsible, diligent, and conscientious
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Possesses creativity, the ability to work as a team, and the ability to work under pressure
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiar with multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Willing to work around animals
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other graphic design programs is a plus

Compensation and Schedule:
• Internships are unpaid
• Position is based in Knoxville, TN
• Position is currently open for summer and/or fall 2020
• Regular business hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
o Required events include annual Pickleball Tournament September 11-13 and Grateful Hearts Luncheon on November 5th
• 10-20 working hours per week preferred

To Apply: Please submit a resume, writing sample, and internship application to Emilee Headrick, Strategic Planning and Evaluation Coordinator at emilee@harmonyfamilycenter.org.