FourNineFive Legacy Volleyball Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal growing boys volleyball by affording players from families with limited financial resources opportunities to play. We are looking for student volunteers to serve as Marketing & Social Media Managers to help develop social media marketing content and campaigns to increase visibility, engagement, and community involvement. This internship is designed specifically for students eager to explore the world of media production, content creation, social media, communications or marketing.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the production of multimedia content such as videos and social media posts.
Participate in brainstorming sessions for content ideas and campaign strategies.
Help with editing tasks for videos and audio content.
Support the social media team in content scheduling and community engagement efforts.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate has excellent communication skills, is technology savvy, can work independently, and interested in working for a 501c3 nonprofit. Candidates must have access to a computer and reliable internet access. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Knowledge of social media eg Facebook, Twitter/X, Linked In and Instagram plus blogs and other communication platforms, a plus.
Familiarity with the sport of volleyball.
Comfort working or learning Google Suite including: Google Docs, Forms etc. This role is best for a very creative self-starter who has ability and initiative to work independently from home.
We will award SSL hours according to the following equivalency:
1 marketing collateral created (e.g., flyer, brochure, etc.) = 2 SSL hours
1 social media post = 1 hour
1 marketing video created = 4 SSL hours
Volunteers will also attend check-in meetings with our core team through a virtual platform (Google Meet) using their personal/private accounts and SSL hours will also be granted for meetings (1 meeting hour = 1 SSL hour). Please keep a log of all hours completed. If you are interested in the position, please email sara@495volleyball.org
Additional Information Regarding Opportunity:
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student's parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents / guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. A student's parent / guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student's participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering. Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times. The nonprofit supervisor will host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur. Virtual sessions will not be recorded.
