The Marketing Intern will assist the Communications & Programs team at BHS with the development and execution of a wide range of publicity and outreach initiatives. The intern will help create and implement innovative online messaging to increase BHS's visibility, and build excitement about our ever-changing programs and exhibitions. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to obtain substantive, hands-on experience in non-profit marketing and communications and be part of an organization that is in the midst of exciting growth.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the creation and execution of the communications calendar

• Monitoring, updating, and publishing new content for all social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

• Designing digital promotional materials

• Developing proposals for social media campaigns

• Reporting and monitoring traffic of all networks

• Maintaining BHS press files

• Updating website content

Candidates must be able to commit to 10-15 hours a week. We strongly prefer that these hours be spent in our Brooklyn office. We will, however, consider a combination of in-office and remote work.

• Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills

• Ability to write compelling content for website, blogs, and social networks

• Proficient in Photoshop

• Is a current or recent college graduate, or graduate student in the NYC area

• Copy-writing and/or creative writing experience a plus

• Savvy and experienced with social networking tools

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Reliable, flexible, and committed to the internship

• Excellent attention to detail

Founded in 1863, Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is a nationally recognized urban history center dedicated to preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's extraordinary 400-year history.