Oregon Zoo Corporate Sponsorship Internship

Social Media Marketing Internship

It's a jungle out there...Why not prepare for it with an internship at the zoo?

Job Description: We are looking for an intern with advanced skills in social media and online marketing to manage the zoo's Web presence for 20 hours per week. The internship is a minimum of 12 weeks.

The ideal candidate will have...

Experience using major social media marketing tools, including Facebook, Twitter, RSS, Flickr, YouTube, LinkedIn and WordPress.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills with a clever and imaginative writing style.
Ability to manage time and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Familiarity with social media analytics and measurement preferred (e.g.- Google Analytics, bit.ly tracking).

What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following benefits:

The chance to develop your talents and portfolio.
Experience that will look great on your resume. Our Web site has an excellent reputation, and potential employers will be impressed.
A progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility.
A supportive, stimulating and fun workplace.
Letters of reference for future job opportunities.
A chance to help the zoo save endangered species and the environment.
The zoo...you get to visit every day!

Possible assignments include...

Working with other zoo marketing staff to prioritize and schedule content for social media postings and the zoo's electronic newsletter.
Re-writing news releases and Web content for posting on social media sites and the zoo's electronic newsletter.
Creating innovative content for social media that encourages user participation and discussions.
Keeping zoo staff current on social media and online marketing trends.
Working with the zoo's videographer/photographer and his interns to post images and videos online.
Monitor other Web sites and blogs that have Oregon Zoo information and correct or enhance them.

How to apply...
Send your resume and some writing samples that show off your fresh, witty, imaginative writing style (this could include blog posts or "tweets"), and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

Why are you uniquely qualified for this internship? What do you hope to gain from this internship?
What are your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them? What do you hope to gain from this internship?
What kind of coursework and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable intern?

Send your resume and some writing samples that show off your fresh, witty, imaginative writing style (this could include blog posts or "tweets"), and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

Spring term February 15

Summer term May 1

Fall term September 15

Winter term December 1

Email applications to:
mailto:hartlinej@metro.dst.or.usJane.Hartline@oregonzoo.org

Please put "Social Media Internship" in the subject of your email, and follow up by phone (503-220-2447) to ensure receipt of your application.