Social Media / Communications Coordinator (Internship)

About Malone Center

Since 1955, Malone has served neighboring families, youth, and the Lincoln community with inclusive, social, cultural, educational, employment and welfare services. With our active support against poverty and our vision to create unity and a prosperity consciousness in Lincoln, we are constantly re-evaluating our programs to ensure the current needs of the community are being met.

Internship Opportunity

Social Media / Communications Coordinator

Malone Maternal Wellness (MMW) programs are dedicated to combating the inequities and disparities in Black infant and maternal health while providing safe and culturally responsive perinatal services.

MMW is seeking a part-time intern to assist the Program Director with community and media relations through print and electronic efforts, and day-to-day marketing of MMW.

This position may be eligible for federal work-study funds. Please contact your college / university's financial aid office for more information.

Social Media / Communications Coordinator Description :

10 hours per week or more

• Under general supervision, write, update and maintain MMW's social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram;
• Assist in writing and managing weekly e-blast;
• Draft news releases and articles for newsletters;
• Research items of interest for social media, facts and photos for newsletter articles, practical solutions for communication challenges, etc.;
• Collaborate with MMW team members on ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of available tools and platforms for social media, be computer literate, detail-oriented with good communication skills (verbal and written), self-motivated, good organizational skills, an ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Information on services and classes coordinated by MMW include :

MMW is located at First United Methodist Church, 2723 N 50th Street, Lincoln, NE, and is flexible on hours worked.