Susan G. Komen®,
Digital Communications Intern
Background:
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her
power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982 that promise became Susan G. Komen® and
launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen is the world’s largest grassroots
network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure
quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Locally, Komen North Central Alabama
has been a leader in the local fight against breast cancer for the past 20 years putting the promise
Nancy made to Suzy - to save lives and end breast cancer forever - into action each day in
Alabama. Because of our dedicated supporters and through events like the Race for the Cure, held
every October in Birmingham, together we have been able to provide more than $5 million for
local community breast cancer programs and services throughout north central Alabama and over
$2 million for cutting-edge breast cancer research. Additionally, local researchers in Alabama
have received more than $15 million from the Komen National Research Program.
Description/Requirements:
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Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong time-management, organizational and research skills
Passionate about social media
Have strong computer skills, including strong experience in Microsoft Offices (i.e. Word,
Excel)
Web and/or graphic design experience preferred
Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a communications or
related program of study, or be a graduate of a college or university with a degree in
communications or related field
Position will require use of a personal computer
Candidate may be subject to a criminal background check.
Position Status: Intern (unpaid) Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week (3 months minimum)
Benefits:
 Opportunity to gain insight into the not-for-profit sector
 “Hands-on” environment providing flex to grow in the public relations/marketing field.
Responsibilities:
The Digital Communications Intern will assist the Affiliate with social media including enewsletter campaigns, Facebook, Twitter, website and other digital media.
Primary Responsibilities:
 Clarify objectives and track progress of social media growth
 Follow social media calendar and update as necessary
 Research and report on new social media trends and services
 Write new content for Komen North Central Alabama Facebook, Twitter and other
accounts to promote Komen’s programs and drive website traffic
 Work with staff on social media updates