Marketing and Communications Internship

Education Analytics (EA) is seeking to hire a Marketing and Communications summer intern for our Brand & Communications team. EA is a non-profit organization based in Madison, WI that creates research-informed analytics to support school districts, regional offices of education, non-profits, and policymakers in improving student outcomes and education systems with data-driven decision making.

EA is a fast-growing 100+ person non-profit organization based in Madison, WI. We partner with school districts, state education agencies, regional offices of education, non-profits, and policymakers to identify ways to improve education systems through cutting-edge analytic and technology solutions. Many of EA’s partner organizations are large public-school districts that serve diverse, often under-represented, student populations. Because of this, EA values a breadth of educational experiences in employees and encourages applications from students who reflect these populations. We encourage applications from current undergraduate students from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions, as well as those who are first-generation college students.

The intern will work closely with the Director of Brand & Communications, Marketing Coordinator, and Multimedia Assistant to assist with the creation and execution of written and visual content to use on EA’s social media platforms, website, and promotions. Our intern will have the opportunity to increase social media engagement for the organization, experiment with different strategies for expanding the reach of our social media channels and support broader marketing initiatives at the organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience and comfort with writing and producing daily content and be able to manage short-term and long-term writing assignments – from creating engaging and pithy social media posts to writing long-form blog posts about educational technology. The desired candidate will feel comfortable interviewing subject matter experts, conducting informal research on topics related to educational technology, and demonstrate an interest in finding innovative methods to promote EA’s ongoing work.

This opportunity is an hybrid/remote role. The wage for this position is $22/hour, and includes an additional housing stipend for hybrid/onsite interns. The program runs from June 2 – August 15, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Orientation to the Work

• Interns are paired with a mentor from their team for the duration of the summer. These mentors serve as the interns’ main point of contact, help assign interns work, support them as they plan out projects, answer their questions, help them manage their time, and provide additional one-on-one support.

• Through a series of interactive lunches and workshops, interns get a first-hand look at all the functions of EA and greater insight into nonprofit work.

• Attend professional development seminars on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, and negotiation advice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work full-time (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 10 weeks. Specific schedules will be determined by the supervisor/mentor.

• Participate in the Intern Final Project, an independent hands-on learning experience, and share results and finding to all EA colleagues at the end of the internship.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization, as well as vendors, partners, and industry peers.

• Safeguard confidentiality, privacy and security of organization and customer (PHI) information

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in multimedia software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop).

• Basic understanding of video production techniques, including shooting, editing, and post-production processes.

• Ability to operate a camera and/or smartphone for both photo and video to create content for social media and promotion

• Strong graphic design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, utilizing proper grammar, syntax, and excellent business acumen.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to work on a variety of projects and prioritize in a high paced environment with limited direction.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and design platforms, such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator, and social media posting platforms

• Comfortable with taking initiative and sharing responsibility in a team-based, collaborative environment at a fast-paced nonprofit organization.

• Customer-service orientation to working with other teams and partners.

• Ability to think strategically about complex issues as they arise, including weighing competing options and acknowledging the importance of context.

Work Environment and Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in numerous conversations throughout the day via Slack, in writing, on-line Zoom, and in person to provide information, collaboration, and assistance.

• Ability to reach in all directions and bend/stoop to store and use a computer camera, and other office equipment.

• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.

• Ability to complete job duties where there may be eyestrain due to constant viewing of computer screens.

• Ability to complete job duties in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are consistent.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, follow instructions, and be able to comprehend written or auditory material or requests.

• Must demonstrate the ability to use reason and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program in Multimedia, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Life Science Communiations, English, Public Relations, or a related field.

• For consideration, please submit 1-3 samples of your work, including sample social media posts and/or blog articles.

Additional Details

Education Analytics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The job duties, responsibilities, skills, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.