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What is the Organization's purpose/product/service?

Animal shelter that accepts and places dogs and cats up for adoption. Also performs spay/neuter services for the public's pets

Describe the interns responsibilities.

The Maryland SPCA is seeking an intern with strong communication skills and a good understanding of social media to develop and post content for the Maryland SPCA’s social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist and YouTube. Also responsible for monitoring online postings referencing the Maryland SPCA. Responsibilities • Create and implement a social networking plan for the MD SPCA • Meet with MD SPCA staff to develop content for posting • Write and post content to selected social media outlets • Identify websites and message boards that are candidates for distributing information about the Maryland SPCA’s programs • Photograph/video animals and post to social networking sites • Monitor postings on blogs, social media sites, websites, etc. • Track and increase followers/fans and viewers

Describe the skill sets a successful candidate will have for this position.

• Excellent written communication skills – able to write clearly and correctly • Understanding of social networking media, including knowing how to post information to different outlets • Basic photography and videography skills. Familiarity with video editing a plus • Commitment to animal welfare • Able to work with and around animals • Advanced (300 level and above) coursework in marketing, public relations, communications or similar fields

Maryland SPCA
www.mdspca.org
3300 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211

Category: Nonprofit

Organization Fields: Internet-related

Katie Flory
Volunteer Manager
Phone: 410-235-8826, ext. 137
Fax: 410-235-3173
Email: katie@mdspca.org

Department: Development
Internship Position: Social Networking Intern

Semester: Ongoing
Year: 2010
Preferred Areas of Study/Major(s): • Advanced (300 level and above) coursework in marketing, public relations, communications or similar fields

Workdays Required: 10 hours per week. Schedule can be arranged by mutual convenience, but a regular schedule is needed. Dates: This is open year-round on a semester-by-semester basis. Preference will be given to candidates who are interested in committing for an entire academic year.
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Application Deadline: September 15, 2010
Required: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample
Preferred Application Method: Students should send resume and cover letter to the internship coordinator listed above.
Materials are accepted electronically.