Description

Type: Summer Internship (unpaid)

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Office Location: 224 W Hill St Suite 410, Chicago, IL ; Hybrid schedule.

Shift: At least 16 hours per week

Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Intern to support NAMI Chicago’s marketing and communication efforts. This role is ideal for someone passionate about marketing, brand storytelling, social media, and communications. You’ll help produce and support engaging creative materials, craft compelling social media content, web copy, newsletters, and marketing collateral that align with our brand voice and increase awareness of mental health resources and support in the Chicagoland area.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Social Media: Assist in drafting, editing, and publishing posts across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
Content Creation: Create basic graphics and short video reels using tools such as Canva and Adobe Premiere.
Website: Update web pages with approved messaging and content while also supporting SEO optimization of NAMI Chicago’s website by utilizing relevant keywords and best practices.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with Programs to ensure alignment on relevant updates across social media channels.
Team Meetings: Participate in marketing and communication meetings, as well as brainstorming strategy sessions.

Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Creative and marketing/communications experience in producing basic graphics, short, and long-form videos.
Ability to quickly ideate and produce real-time content capture.
A background in non-profit or mental health/wellness is a plus.
A background as a creator is a plus.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Currently, pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Highly passionate about digital marketing and brand storytelling.
Highly collaborative, organized with a strong attention to detail, and eager to learn.
Possess strong written communication and visual skills.
Have a basic understanding of content creation, website, and email tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, and WordPress.
Familiar with MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Basic understanding of SEO principles is a plus.

Mental health affects everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from. That's why NAMI Chicago is committed to showing up for everyone in our community—whether it’s Chicago’s first responders, students and school staff, a person on the other end of the phone, or in the community, meeting individuals where they are. NAMI Chicago knows that we heal on a community level. At NAMI Chicago, we have the courage to believe that healing is possible. We work tirelessly, seven days a week to create a world that prioritizes mental wellness, and to bridge people into the care and support they deserve to live thriving lives of recovery. NAMI Chicago is the local Chicago affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are one of the largest, most active NAMI affiliates in the country, with full-time and part-time staff, graduate level interns, and weekly volunteers. We are growing and looking for dedicated team members to support our mission. View current career opportunities: namichicago.org/careers

Digital Marketing Intern

Digital Marketing Intern

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