Communications Intern: Video or Social Media

We have a need for assistance with communications tasks such as community relations, developing videos, fundraising, social media, newsletters, and other projects at which communication majors would excel. The specific project(s) the intern will work on will depend upon Club Nova’s organizational priorities at the time, along with matching student interests, as possible. For example, we are hoping to have a video(s) to help prospective new members and mental health professionals get excited about and learn more about us. Or, an intern might want to work on a social media plan and then ongoing content development. This should help with awareness about Club Nova and fundraising objectives.

Club Nova members work side-by-side with the staff on almost all aspects of operations, so the intern might or might not be working directly with members to help them participate and gain skills. Interns must have the right interpersonal skills to be successful in our environment.

Interns will be working as part of a team, under direction of the executive director and the appropriate staff. A seasoned communications expert will also provide guidance. We are a dynamic place where “going with the flow” and flexibility is important. Interns may occasionally be asked to help with communications or other tasks outside of the specific project they are working on, but that should be minimal. Being organized and meeting deadlines are also critical skills.

If successful, and if they want, interns will have the opportunity to present to or share their project with the board of directors. They should have excellent references from an executive and a board member/marcom professional. Interns will also get the opportunity to talk to/communicate with professionals working for other clubhouses in other parts of the country and around the world.

We expect interns to work approximately 12 hours per week, totaling a minimum of 120 hours, if wanting 3 hours of academic credit. The start will be in June and end in August, but there is some flexibility on specific start and end dates. Depending on the tasks, interns might need to be available to work during specific events, meetings or according to members’ availability.

You can learn more about the International Clubhouse Model here: https://clubhouse-intl.org/documents/communities_eng.pdf

1. Submit a resume and include a description of your interests and how you are a match for Club Nova in terms of your interpersonal skills as well as experience. Please submit links to sample videos, websites, social media, etc. you have done as coursework or otherwise, if possible. (These do not have to be fancy or relate to a specific type of content.) The sooner you submit, the better, but the absolute deadline is April 1. Send your submission to: clubnova.nc.interns@gmail.com
2. We will review your submissions and email those who look to be a potential match.
3. We will conduct an interview either online or in-person.
4. We will let you know our decision approximately within three days or less after the interview.
5. You will need to pass a background check.

Note: If working on a video-related project, you will need to have, or have access to equipment and software. The videos do not have to be commercial level, but should be of passable quality. If this is a problem, please let us know. We might be able to brainstorm a work-around. Do not let this be a reason to not apply.

Club Nova does not discriminate when it comes to any applicant’s or employee’s race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by Federal or other applicable laws.”