Marketing & Communications Intern
Season
ongoing
Description
OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Community Wellness Director, the Communications & Marketing Intern will assist with marketing responsibilities for the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA. This is an outstanding opportunity to build promotional, web design, administrative and customer service skills.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
Public Relations
- Communicate with program directors and coordinators to manage the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA website content
- Assist the Community Wellness Director with the YMCA of USA rebranding efforts to increase branch visibility to the Civic Center/Tenderloin community
- Promote the branch at various community outreach and health/well-being events
Membership & Sales
- Greet and assist members and prospective members in person and over the phone
- Promote adult fitness memberships and fitness programs to prospective members through facility tours
- Process and audit membership application paperwork
- Handle cash, checks, and credit card transactions of varying amounts
Skills and Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively
- Marketing, Public Relations, Mass Communications, Web Design backgrounds preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Friend and approachable personality
- Team player with the ability to work with different people
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) preferred
TRAINING AND SUPPORT:
- Gain skills and experience in sales and marketing from a non-profit perspective.
- Training in YMCA computer systems will be provided.
- Position is flexible and will offer further training and development in departments and skills as desired.
- Compensation: course credit
Time Commitment
Committment of one semester 8-12 hours/week
Location(s)
- Shih Yu-Lang Central
Contact Information
Jon Owens Leslie Truong
Community Wellness Director Volunteer Coordinator
(415) 447-2502 (415) 447-2514
JOwens@ymcasf.org LTruong@ymcasf.org
Application Instructions
Please submit cover letters & resume to Leslie Truong at ltruong@ymcasf.org