Social Media Summer Internship

Application Deadline: ASAP
Position is open until filled

Overview:

The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC) is looking for an energetic, creative, detail-oriented, and experienced individual to join our Communications team for a Summer tenure that will be fun, challenging, and rewarding.

The Social Media Intern will primarily assist in the creation of rich content for the Web on issues ranging from ending the death penalty to reproductive rights to marriage equality. The intern will play an integral part in boosting the ACLU-NC's social media presence, including working with Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other emerging technologies.

About the internship

The Social Media Intern will assist with:

• Creative development and execution of multimedia content;

• Helping to maintain our website: www.aclunc.org;

• Helping to promote our online presence on various social media platforms; and

• Pitching in at a moment's notice as needed

Qualifications include:

• Must have some experience and interest in Web 2.0, social media and the blogosphere;

• A passion for civil rights and civil liberties;

• Independent, outgoing, and energetic (a "people" person);

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite;

• Basic MS Office knowledge;

• Familiarity with Web Content Management Systems and/or Web development language skills including HTML and CSS a definite plus; and

• Video or audio editing skills are desired, but not necessary

Time and Pay/Credit:

We ask for a minimum commitment of 12 weeks, with a minimum of 20 hours per week. This is an unpaid position. Students may seek independent funding or school credit through their college or university. Candidates who are not students and who aim to build careers in multimedia will put an array of skills to work in a short time, using engaging content. A typical week includes 20-25 hours in the office during hours between 9am and 5pm. A flexible schedule is workable as long as we can count on you!

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, new media work or writing sample, and list of references to internships@aclunc.org. Please call 415.621.2493, ext. 384 if you have questions.

• Please include in the cover letter related course work, relevant professional and/or academic experiences, and highlighted qualifications.

• The new media work or writing sample should be an example of content you've created: YouTube video, blog post, e-alert, web campaign, article for school paper, or a paper done for coursework. (Sample should be small or moderate in size - under the equivalent of three pages.)

About the ACLU-NC

The ACLU is a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU-NC, based in downtown San Francisco, was founded in 1934. It is the largest ACLU affiliate in the nation, with 53,000 members, 23 all-volunteer chapters and clubs and a staff of over 50, including a legislative office in Sacramento and a satellite office in San Jose.

The ACLU-NC is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are particularly urged to apply.