For sixteen years Catharsis Productions has been creating and delivering unique and pretty awesome live sexual violence prevention trainings to college and military audiences. By “fighting fire with funny,” we strategically use humor (yes, even for educational purposes) and audience interaction to break down defensiveness and challenge misconceptions about sexual violence.

We are seeking a part-time Marketing Intern. The Marketing Intern will assist the marketing department. The Marketing Intern will help create creative and research based content that’s in line with the company’s communication strategy, mission, and values.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Reporting directly to the Creative Marketing Manager, the Marketing Intern would be expected to:

· Assist with social media channels management including monitoring, research, writing copy, designing creative, and scheduling posts

· Assist with the design and creation of promotional material

· Do research of trending news and other topics

· Assist with phone coverage when needed

· Write occasional blogs for Catharsis Productions website

· Assists with promotional swag management

· Active with student outreach during orientation season

· Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:                                           

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from college.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Works well under time constraints and has the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Experience with social media management tools like Sprout Social, Hootsuite preferred.

AND WHAT KINDS OF EXPERIENCE SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Meets goals and objectives – Carries out assigned job responsibilities. Uses time effectively and meets deadlines. Copes effectively with change and unanticipated or ambiguous events.
• Teamwork – Actively works with co-workers
• Communication Skills – Speaks and writes efficiently, effectively, and sensitively in communication with clients and fellow staff members.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving – Is able to identify and analyze program and system problems while offering alternative solutions. Responds well to feedback and takes appropriate actions. 
• Time Management and Initiative – Works with minimal supervision and effectively completes tasks when direction is given. Capable and efficient in determining pressing needs and acting upon them. Appropriately forecasts deadlines that will not be met and notifies supervisor in order to create appropriate course of action.
• Professionalism – Displays enthusiasm, dedication, and interest regarding position responsibilities and duties. Expresses willingness to undertake projects, supports organizational goals and endeavors, and demonstrates flexibility in response to changing circumstances. Maintains professionalism in all aspects of job duties.
• Innovation/ Quality work– Keeps up to date on content needed to carry out job responsibilities and appropriately addresses the plan of work. Incorporates knowledge of the organization, trends, and subject matter content into task execution. Seeks to continue developing new skills to adapt to a changing environment.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Timeline and hours:

• Duration of internship is 3 – 6 months based on need and performance
• Weekly hours: 10-14

ANYTHING ELSE? Yes. We highly value creating a company that represents diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin.

SO WHAT’S TO LOVE ABOUT THIS GIG?

• • Looking for Mission-driven work? This is it! Our Company Mission is to “Change the world by creating and delivering innovative, accessible, and research supported programs that challenge oppressive attitudes and transform behavior.” We are proud to have produced programming that has reduced sexual violence in some communities.
  • Casual dress code. A work environment where employees can feel relaxed and able to focus on tasks.
  • Creative work environment. This place is packed with energy, creativity, and outbursts of hilarity. We also settle in and get a lot done in an open and collaborative, but focused environment.
  • Free food and coffee. We stock our kitchen with free healthy snack foods, and coffee for days. It’s the little things in life.
  • Easy transportation and lots of love for folks who bike to work. We’re on the corner of Milwaukee, Ogden, and Chicago. The Chicago Avenue Blue Line stop is thirty feet from our front door.
  • Looking to hire soon! When we find the right fit, we would bring someone into the position summer 2018.

AND HOW DO I APPLY?

We look forward to hearing about you and what you do. Make sure your application includes:

• • A cover letter. We love a cover letter that really shows us your personality.
  • Your resume.

WANT MORE DETAILS ON WHAT WE DO?

Visit our website at www.catharsisproductions.com or send an e-mail to our Human Resources department, jobs@catharsisproductions.com.

Thanks for your interest!