Position: Marketing/Graphic Design Internship
Mission: ARCK ignites the imagination of under-resourced students through creative education programs to form a more fair and compassionate world.
About the Organization: Art Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides creative and social-emotional education directly to under-resourced students in Boston Public Schools. Since 2012, ARCK has delivered our unique curriculum to over 3,000 students by implementing Art-Led STEM (A-STEM) content that uses creativity to drive learning and prepares students with the interpersonal skills needed to flourish in a changing world.
Internship Description:
ARCK provides individuals passionate about arts education and nonprofit work with practical, hands-on experience in many facets of nonprofit administration. The Marketing/Graphic Design intern will work closely with our Administrative and Marketing/Communications teams in promoting ARCK’s brand and messaging by:
- Creating advertising, promotional materials, and visual/digital content
- Writing and scheduling social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn)
- Analyzing social media activity and increasing audience engagement
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate specializing in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Social Media platforms required; experience with Canva and Hootsuite a plus
- Ability to work remotely, with access to a computer and camera for video conferencing
- Team player; willing to pick up tasks as needed, meet deadlines, and show independence and initiative in completing projects and tasks
- Passionate about ARCK’s mission, and have an interest in education, the arts, and the nonprofit sector
Commitment and Compensation:
- 10-20 hours per week starting in January 2021 and ending in May 2021; flexible around work/class schedules
- Currently remote
- Academic credit available
- This is an unpaid internship.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Emma Dougherty at joinourteam@arckboston.org. Include the name of the position for which you are applying in the email subject line. Please be prepared to provide the contact information of two references. ARCK accepts applications on a rolling basis. All materials are reviewed upon receipt and kept on file for at least one year. No phone calls or office visits, please.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.