826 National is seeking bright and innovative candidates for the 826 National Social Media and Communications Internship. This position is a great opportunity for those interested in developing their marketing skills, and learning how a national nonprofit utilizes social media to support its mission, promote its chapters and events, and advocate for its students across the country. Through its combined network, 826 National has over 165,000 followers through social media. Interns will be instrumental in increasing social media presence and visibility, and gain hands-on experience generating content and engaging with audiences through social media platforms. All interns must be able to work out of the 826 National office located in San Francisco, CA.

Projects and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Build the 826 network and brand awareness through social media and other outreach efforts
• Monitor and engage with audiences on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms
• Generate content and run social media campaigns (events, fundraising, communications)
• Write copy for monthly newsletters in MailChimp, and develop content for the 826 National website
• Track and report on web and social media statistics
• Gather research and partnership data
• Support department managers with various projects as they arise

Candidate must:

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess a strong attention to detail, be technology savvy, and a passion for social media
• Be well organized with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects
• Possess a genuine interest in the inner workings of a national nonprofit
• Feel a true passion for the 826 mission, desire to learn, and a willingness for good, hard work
• Have a personal laptop to use in the office
• Be able to commit to 15 hours per week for a minimum of 16 weeks or the length of the semester

Desired skills, but not required

• Experience with copyediting and proofreading
• Strong familiarity with a diverse range social media platforms and services including: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, MailChimp, Hootsuite, Google Analytics
• Courses or experience in communications or marketing

As an 826 National intern you will receive the following perks:

• Opportunities to participate in 826 Valencia and 826 National events
• A 15% discount at 826 Valencia’s Pirate Supply Store
• A 30% discount on 826 National merchandise
• The opportunity to impact a growing national nonprofit

826 National is a nonprofit organization that provides strategic leadership, administration, and other resources to ensure the success of its network of eight writing and tutoring centers.