Details
Contact
Texas Observer Business
business@texasobserver.org
512-477-0746
307 W 7th ST
Posted September 10, 2012
Skills Required
See Description
Include in Application
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Internship Type
Non-Profit
The Texas Observer is an award winning nonprofit magazine that writes about issuesignored or underreported in the mainstream press. Our goal is to cover stories crucial tothe public interest and to provoke dialogue that promotes democratic participation andopen government, in pursuit of a vision of Texas where education, justice and materialprogress are available to all. Visit www.texasobserver.org to learn more.
Skills
Education level High school diploma; Bachelor's degree in progress; Subject/Major: Marketing; Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications; Business Management; Nonprofit Management.
Demonstrated interest in marketing, journalism and/or fundraising;
Strong communications skills;
Organized and efficient;
Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced office;
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Computer literate, including Word, Internet and databases;
Available at least 10 hours per week.
Duties
Intern Primary Responsibilities:
Assist the Publisher in implementing a fundraising program, special event marketing, and marketing of various products and programs.
Assist in creating and organizing fundraising and promotional events
Research potential partners for The Texas Observer
Assist the Circulation Manager with marketing and retaining memberships and subscriptions.
Update and analyze the ‘Constituent Relationship Manager’ (CRM) database.
Manage 1-2 marketing and/or fundraising projects fully, for example creating and marketing a new merchandise sales program or other project as assigned.
Help with some administrative tasks, including mailings and helping to respond to requests for information
Other tasks as assigned
