Knox Heritage Seeks Marketing & Special Events Intern

Paid Internship Opportunity, Accepting Résumés Through February 2, 2024

Knox Heritage is a nonprofit whose mission is to protect Knoxville’s unique character for future generations by preserving, restoring, and transforming historically significant structures and places. Founded in 1974, we are a community of preservationists focused on advocacy, education, investment, and engagement in Knoxville’s history and irreplaceable architectural heritage. Knox Heritage also owns and operates Historic Westwood.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to expand his/her marketing, communications, and event coordination skills. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and nonprofit management while working for a well-known community-based organization.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Co-create and execute a quarterly plan for marketing, communications, and event activities with the Director of Development.
Create graphic designs in Canva for Knox Heritage events and social media.
Assist with updating and maintaining Knox Heritage’s social media presence; includes researching, writing and scheduling Facebook and Instagram updates, and tracking and measuring outcomes.
Assist in planning, writing, and managing monthly e-newsletter and other mass email communications.
Work closely with staff in crafting messaging, activities, and marketing and communications strategies for fundraising events.
Assist in performing regular administrative duties; including but not limited to writing acknowledgement and thank you letters, assembling sponsor solicitation packets, executing mass mailings, and preparing committee meeting materials.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of branding, communications, and marketing principles combined with a flair for storytelling.
Strong eye for design; experience in the production of graphic collateral and/or print design projects a plus.
Proficiency in multiple communications channels including email and social media.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once, with attention to detail and high standards for work quality.
Proficient in usage of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; other software (photo, video, etc.) a plus

Time Commitment:

Hours and work dates are flexible within business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) and may be set according to an intern’s class/work schedule. Work will take place at the Knox Heritage office located at 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Some remote work is possible.

Compensation:

$18 per hour for up to 20 hours per week.

To Apply:

Please a send cover letter and resume to our Director of Development, Lacey Mellott, at lacey@knoxheritage.org. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 2, 2024.