ACCION San Diego Internship Opportunities

Marketing, PR and Event Planning Intern

About ACCION San DiegoACCION San Diego is a non-profit organization that creates economic opportunity for start-up and existing entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional credit. The organization’s mission is to increase income and job stability for low-to-moderate income self-employed men and women in San Diego County by providing business support and loans ranging from $300 to $35,000. Visit www.accionsandiego.org for more information.

“Marketing” Intern:

Responsibilities: Contribute to internal/external marketing efforts mainly including social media marketing, writing thought-provoking articles, blog posts, press releases, creating flyers and newsletters in publisher, and interviewing/taping clients and small business owners for promotional footage. Aid with event planning will be required including logistical planning and promotional efforts. Understanding of email marketing and ability to learn promotional systems quickly is a plus. Occasional assistance in coordination and communication with active clients and volunteers may arise. If you would like quality experience in all aspects of marketing, then this internship is for you.

Time commitment: 10-15 hours/weekStart-date: ~ Beginning of June Duration: Summer/Fall 2011, 6 monthsLocation: Most activities will require presence at ACCION’s office, some will require local

travel, and certain tasks could be performed remotelyCompensation: This is an unpaid internship

Desired Qualifications: Under graduate (junior/senior) or graduate student Availability for: 6-month summer/fall internship (Mid June - December) during regular

business hours Understanding of microfinance and demonstrated interest & passion in the field Must have excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication abilities Proven knowledge in marketing strategy, branding and PR Must have ability to take on projects independently and be pro-active in creative

thinking Must be computer savvy. This includes excel, word, and other social media sites

(Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Blog sites, etc) Must have superb attention to detail in writing, instructions and executing tasks

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, list of references (1 academic, 2 professional) and a writing sample (optional) to: jtompane@accionsandiego.org.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, June 3rd