What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Paid Internship position at The Happier Life Project?
Paid Internship: $23/hr
Position Type: Part Time 7-5 hours a week
Location: The Happier Life Project, Lake Elsinore, CA
Remote Work Policy: In person attendance is required 1 day/week, remaining hours may be completed remotely Internship
Duration: 3-month minimum, with opportunity to extend
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Position start date: March 2025
About The Happier Life Project
About The Happier Life Project The Happier Life Project is a recovery community organization dedicated to supporting diverse communities in their journey toward healing and recovery. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use issues, and mental health challenges. Through peer-led recovery support, education, and advocacy, we work to reduce stigma, shift perspectives, and create a future where recovery is normalized, valued, and embraced as a transformative journey.
Position Summary
The Happier Life Project is seeking a dedicated Marketing & Communications Intern to join our team. This role will enhance the visibility and reach of The Happier Life Project through strategic marketing and communications efforts. This includes, but is not limited to, creating content for social media, crafting newsletters, designing flyers and other print materials, assisting with fundraising campaigns, participating in marketing planning, and communicating marketing needs and priorities to The Happier Life Project’s staff, consultants, and volunteers. The ideal candidate will be able to tailor strategies that engage a diverse range of marketing personas, including partners, philanthropists, donors, Spanish-speaking communities, Native Americans, the formerly incarcerated, and families affected by substance use.
Required Qualifications
· Progress towards a bachelor's degree in digital marketing, communications, or related field
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
· Highly organized, strong attention to detail and time management
· Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks concurrently and provide follow through
· Must be an independent thinker and doer while being a collaborative, effective team player
· Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Canva, Google Docs skills
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
· Experience with video production and/or photography
· Bilingual in English and Spanish, or bilingual in English and a Native American language spoken in the Inland Empire region
· Strong understanding of Native American cultures, traditions, and history, particularly within the Inland Empire region
· Strong understanding of Latino cultures, traditions, and history
· Personal lived experience with recovery from substance use issues and/or mental health challenges
The Happier Life Project is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Salary : $23
