Marketing Communications Internship

Ward Home, Inc. is the premier provider of independent living service for displaced teenagers in southwestern PA.  Founded in 1905 as a safe haven for children who had no place to call home, Ward Home has grown into a fully incorporated not-for-profit social service agency providing independent living skills to at-risk foster teens and young adults.  We served over 132 foster teens through our enhanced life-skill training last fiscal year through our Supervised Independent Living Program and our My Best Self Program.  Our mission is to train at-risk young adults in safe, nurturing environments in order to live independently as effective contributing members of the community.  Please visit www.wardhome.org for more information about Ward Home.

The Marketing and Communications Intern will work within the Development Department of Ward Home to support the department activities. This flexible unpaid internship will focus on communications activities, including research of media opportunities for Ward Home and identifying possible speaking engagements to increase public knowledge of Ward Home. The intern will assist in special events related details for events held throughout the year, one of which being a major fundraising event. The intern will have the opportunity to attend these events and gain hands on experience in event planning. Other marketing opportunities available to the intern include: generating a portfolio of writing samples from assignments for Ward Home’s communication materials, constant contact messages, social media and website; usage of Salsa Labs (Donor Pro), Ward Home’s database management program; and providing input on other marketing materials.

– A student at the college junior or senior level who is working toward a degree in communications or marketing.
– A student who is knowledgeable using the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word. Knowledge of Publisher is preferred.
– A student who is enthusiastic to learn about Ward Home.
– A student who possesses the ability to speak clearly and write with clarity.
– A student who is dependable, works well with others and acts in a professional manner.
– A student who is well organized.

Benefits:
– A flexible Monday through Friday schedule.
– Opportunity to earn college credits and to gain valuable professional experience.
– A welcoming and comfortable workplace environment.
– Free parking onsite.
– A small stipend may be paid at the end of the internship for travel and miscellaneous expenses.