Have A Heart, Inc. Marketing Internship Position
Have A Heart, located in River Falls, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing & Development Intern to help expand our outreach, digital presence, and fundraising capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on, cross-functional experience in marketing, digital communications, and non-profit development, while contributing to a mission-driven organization.
This internship is primarily remote, requiring regular online communication and meetings with the organization’s leadership. As a non-profit, this is an unpaid internship, but we are happy to work with candidates to provide college credit or documentation of volunteer hours.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will be involved in a wide range of tasks designed to develop a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy:
- Digital Marketing & Content Creation (Primary Responsibilities)
- Social Media Marketing: Develop, schedule, and post engaging content (photos, stories, updates) across all social media platforms to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Video Creation: Produce short, compelling video content (e.g., testimonials, program highlights, fundraising appeals) for use on the website and social channels.
- Website Development: Assist in updating and maintaining the organization’s website, ensuring content is current, engaging, and optimized for search (SEO basics).
- Marketing Plan Development: Research and help draft a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to guide future outreach efforts.
- Fundraising & Development Support (Sales-Related Responsibilities)
- Donation Request Calls: Assist in outreach and “sales” calls to potential corporate sponsors, community partners, and individual donors.
- Grant/Donation Research: Identify and research potential funding opportunities, grants, and in-kind donation sources (e.g., wish list items).
- Communication Materials: Help create and refine compelling fundraising letters, email campaigns, and informational brochures.
- General Marketing & Administration (Minimal)
- Provide general support for various marketing, public relations, and administrative tasks as needed.
- Participate in scheduled online meetings to report on progress and coordinate efforts.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing or Digital Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and best practices.
- Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g., Squarespace) is a plus.
- Experience with basic video editing software or graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) is highly desirable.
- Comfortable with making professional calls for sales and donation requests.
- Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing tasks independently in a remote environment.
- A genuine interest in and dedication to the mission of supporting individuals with disabilities.
TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Krista at Have A Heart:
W10356 State Rd 29
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: 715-425-7754
Email Address: w10356@haveaheartinc.org
Website: https://www.haveaheartinc.org/
