Communications & Marketing Part-Time Paid Internship

The Alliance for Downtown New York, Inc. is seeking a part-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern. The position would require 16-24 hrs./week at $17–$20 hour, with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.  This is a prime opportunity for a graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, public relations, event planning or marketing to gain experience in a nonprofit focused on Lower Manhattan’s success as a neighborhood. This is a year-long internship with the possibility of reappointment for one additional year. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing.

The mission of the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District for businesses, residents and visitors. We nurture relationships with district businesses, restaurants and hotels to develop cultural, arts and events programs for a diverse audience.

You will be an integral part of the Communications & Marketing team and your opinions and thoughts will be valued. Please visit our website at www.DowntownNY.com for further organizational information.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of a wide variety of public programming.
• Draft written materials for publication and/or release, including blog posts, social media posts, marketing collateral and newsletters
• Assist in the compilation of daily press clips pertinent to the Downtown Alliance
• Assist in social media posts
• Assist in the development of collateral
• Assist at events and news conferences
• Handle fulfillment of requests for collateral material for various Lower Manhattan constituents
• Work with members of the Communications & Marketing Team to support media requests
• Some lifting required (up to approximately 20 lbs)
• Occasional staffing of evening events

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Hospitality or Urban Affairs.
• Exceptional written, verbal and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
• Literate in Google G Suite
• Knowledge of graphic design programs or video editing a plus

The Alliance for Downtown New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send cover letters, resumes and one non-academic writing sample to: Christopher Nelson Vice President Communications and Marketing: [email protected]