Would you like to learn new skills while working for a nonprofit with a unique and compelling mission? The SEO and Social Media intern will learn the secrets of writing effective, search engine optimized copy for the web and gain professional experience using social media. This is a great position for encore career seekers, or students looking for real-world experience applying their skills in marketing, journalism or communications.

Organization Description:

MAP for Nonprofits provides high-value management consulting and services, as well as board recruitment and training, to large, medium and small nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities and beyond, helping nonprofit clients to more effectively achieve their missions.

MAP TechWorks: is a program of MAP for Nonprofits. The MAP TechWorks program seeks to help nonprofits unleash mission through the effective use of technology.

• Reports to: Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator
• Employment Status: Part-Time Unpaid Volunteer, 5 hours a week, flexible schedule
• Duration: Ongoing, four month commitment required
• Collaborates with: Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator, other interns
• Location: MAP for Nonprofits is based in St. Paul, MN

Primary Responsibilities

The SEO and Social Media Intern will assist the Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator in optimizing and effectively maintaining the content at MAPTechWorks.org by:

• Improving Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by adding keywords and writing descriptive summaries for short videos.
• Copy editing and correcting the text of auto-transcribed audio content and adding to a Drupal website.
• Uploading finished video and descriptive text to YouTube.
• Updating Twitter, facebook and other social media platforms with information.
• Assisting with general updates to website.
• Performing CRM data entry when needed.

Experience and Skills

• Strong writing skills (those with experience in journalism strongly encouraged to apply).
• Interest in working in web development or writing for the web professionally. You will learn marketable skills! Those starting a second career welcome.
• Experience using a Content Management System like Drupal or WordPress, or a high comfort level with using other online platforms such as facebook.
• Willingness to try new things and ask lots of questions.
• Ability to manage time independently and meet clearly articulated work quota.

Outcomes for Intern

The SEO and Social Media Intern will end her or his tenure with a better understanding of search engine optimization, professional experience writing for the web and using social media, and hands-on experience using a number of content management technologies including Drupal and YouTube.

If interested, the intern may extend his or her learning experience by participating in local networking events with the Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator and through optional readings about content strategy and a number of other role-related topics.

Additional Information and Oversight
Reports to Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator, Cary Walski. If receiving academic credit, a learning agreement will be executed between the intern, MAP for Nonprofits and the academic institution giving credit. This internship position is 5-hours a week with opportunity for it to be configured as semester long or other. Specific days and hours are negotiable.

Pay and Benefits
This position is an unpaid internship and is not eligible for payroll benefits. This internship will provide the opportunity to work in a learning organization that is a leader in promoting and providing high quality nonprofit management and leadership consulting in the Twin Cities.

To Apply
No formal cover letter needed. Send a resume and at least two professional references to Cary Walski, Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator, at cwalski [at] mapfornonprofits.org.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

No phone calls please.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply; MAP for Nonprofits is an EOE.