We're looking for a summer intern!

 

Max Mukelabai Diversity Internship Program

 Thank you to the Conservation Trust for North Carolina for funding this position.  

Marketing and Event Management Intern

Location:  Durham, NC

North Carolina Rail-Trails (NCRT) is seeking a Marketing and Event Management intern to prepare for their annual 5K fundraiser and help with general marketing of the nonprofit and their mission.  The intern will report to the executive director and gain valuable skills in relationship building, marketing, planning and organizing events, budget management and volunteer coordination.

Event responsibilities include:

  • Working with a graphic artist on the event logo;
  • Creating a marketing plan and budget for the event;
  • Creating a Facebook presence for the event;
  • Setting up online event registration and marketing for participants;
  • Writing press releases on the event;
  • Obtaining event permits.

He or she must be willing to ask for sponsorship donations for the events raffle.  The intern will also draft a thank you letter to participants and sponsors and write a short report about lessons learned and recommendations for the next event.

General Marketing responsibilities include:

  • Updating existing web content
  • Creating new web content
  • Search engine optimization, ramping-up Facebook presence
  • Creating new or updating existing presentation materials (PowerPoint, tabling, brochure, etc.)
  • Working at least one information event


The intern will work a total of 400 hours between June 3 and August 12.  Preference is given to rising juniors, seniors and graduate/professional students. Minority students are encouraged to apply.   

Qualifications: Applicants must be proficient in all Microsoft software applications and have above-average communication and organizational skills. He or she must also be able to multitask, think outside the box, think on their feet and troubleshoot problems.  The intern also needs a friendly & outgoing personality, the ability to work independently, problem-solve and multi-task, a willingness to supervise volunteers, and have a very strong attention to detail. 

 Compensation: This is a paid internship.  A stipend of up to $3,000 for an undergraduate and $3,300 for a graduate student is offered based on qualifications and experience of the applicant.

How to apply: To apply for this internship, complete this form and email your resume and cover letter to Carrie Banks, executive director at North Carolina Rail-Trails, by email at execdirector@ncrailtrails.org(Application is due March 1st). Please email with any questions.   Click HERE for a PDF of the job description.