This is an unpaid internship for Spring 2025.

What is Girls on the Run Memphis?

Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8 to 13 year-old girls. Through 10 weeks of dynamic lessons, we help girls develop the physical and social-emotional skills to navigate adolescence and reach their limitless potential. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment, while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

Position Summary:

The Marketing and Media Intern with the Girls on the Run Memphis staff and volunteers to support the Girls on the Run marketing and communications strategies and outreach efforts. This role is managed by the Executive Director.

Start Date: January 1st – June 1st

Potential to extend opportunity into Fall season  

Responsibilities include:

• Assist staff in maintaining a seasonal social media plan and marketing calendar

• Create and schedule compelling content each week and share on social media accounts and website

• Communicate with key volunteers, staff, and participants regarding special feature opportunities

• Capture photography and video at Girls on the Run program sites and special events

• Attend GOTR Coach training in February

• Study social media analytics to determine best strategy for building and broadening outreach/audience

Qualities and skills the intern must possess include:

• Experienced in Canva design platform

• Familiarity with Facebook/Meta Business Scheduling tool

• Excellent writing skills

• Strong work ethic

• Creativity

• Timeliness

• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines

• Openness to learn and apply new skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some Spanish language proficiency

• Reliable transportation

• Previous experience using Google Suite, light photo/video editing software

GOTR Memphis agrees to provide documentation of work hours, responsibilities and executed content to school administration as required for course credit, service hours, or semester project work.

Job Location: at home, with weekly Zoom meetings and monthly in-person meetings if residing in Memphis

TO APPLY: Send a resume and cover letter to Savannah Miller, Program Manager, at savannah.miller@gotrmemphis.org. Deadline to apply is December 1st, 2024.