About the role#
As an intern with the Publications, Communications, and Marketing team, you will contribute to projects that inform policy and guide strategies in higher education. You will work 20 hours per week over a 12-week term. This role reports to the Ithaka S+R Marketing Manager.
What you'll do#
- Identify and research key audiences and higher education stakeholders to build contact lists.
- Use communication strategies to engage with target audiences through LinkedIn and mass emails.
- Assist with social media management and website updates.
- Participate in team discussions to develop a broad understanding of Ithaka S+R projects.
- Collaborate with your supervisor to define project tasks and deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a third- or fourth-year undergraduate or a graduate student.
- Pursuit of a degree requiring strong writing, research, and critical thinking skills.
- An interest in communications, marketing, and the mission of Ithaka S+R.
- Ability to work in a remote, collaborative team environment.
- Skills as a self-starter who can manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and a willingness to seek feedback.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position based in the continental United States.
- The pay for this role is $25.00 per hour.
- We are not offering immigration sponsorship for this position.
About ITHAKA
ITHAKA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1995. It focuses on expanding access to knowledge and education through digital preservation and research. Based in New York, the organization employs between 201 and 500 people. It operates services like JSTOR and Portico to maintain digital archives for students and researchers globally.
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