PROJECT ADVOCATE.

• -  Work directly with accepted project partners to refine their proposals (addressing the DRIPS criteria, assessing social media presence, etc.)
  • -  Help project partners compile the information for their project profile and get it posted to the site
  • -  Prepare and execute a communication strategy for the project (public service announcements, media pitches, social media messaging, video production, etc.)
  • -  Monitor and facilitate discussion on the project home page and around the web
  • -  Prepare periodic “project postcards” with project highlights for the program director and contributing donors
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COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

• -  Monitor Tipping Bucket user feedback channels and address concerns and questions in a timely manner. Communicate urgent/common concerns to relevant team members.
• -  Maintain a weekly community metrics dashboard
• -  Conduct focus groups, interviews, surveys etc. to solicit feedback on projects, site usability, etc.
• -  Manage the Tipping Bucket “Karma” program; engaging the team, project partners and sponsor organizations in creative ways to thank project supporters.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• -  Work with social media expert consultant to manage TippingBucket Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts (monitoring activity, sending out official messaging, building followers/fans)
• -  Contribute to the Tipping Bucket blog (weekly posts)
• -  Help build social media strategy (design and maintain a social media dashboard)
• -  Work with project advocates to design and execute social media plans for each project
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VIDEO PRODUCTION

• -  Storyboard, produce and edit TippingBucket videos using animation, 2.5D and film (some videos already in the pipeline include “how it works” tutorials, project partner spotlights, public service announcements, ads, etc.)
• -  Consult and/or assist project partners with video production (compile how-to’s, resources and contacts, provide personalized guidance, arrange/coordinate video production)
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GRAPHIC DESIGN

• -  Produce print materials for media, public relations and promotional use.
• -  Develop a TippingBucket brand and style guide
• -  Produce native artwork for website and mobile application interface designs
• -  Work with usability, SEO and UI experts to improve the user experience and effectiveness of the site and apps.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS

• -  Prepare press releases (funding, partnership and launch milestones/announcements, beta launch events, project partner profiles)
• -  Cultivate relationships with local media
• -  Pitch local/national media
• -  Design a press kit and EPK
• -  Maintain a database of media contacts
• -  Track press coverage for the TippingBucket
• -  Design and maintain the Pressroom on the main website

Just a few benefits of a Tipping Bucket internship:

• -  Hands-on experience within a growing social venture start-up
• -  Organizational culture where you have the freedom and resources to be creative and solve problems
• -  Individual mentoring from dynamic, experienced staff and board members
• -  Amazing variety of project experience working with partners, sponsors, donors and more
• -  Potential to develop into a part or full-time staff position

Each internship involves the following:

• -  At least 10 hour/week 14-week commitment working on-site and on a regular schedule coordinated with the team.
• -  Attendance (virtual or in-person) at weekly team meetings
• -  Passionate belief in their power to make a difference and commitment to help others do the same.
• -  Shameless promotion of the Tipping Bucket at every opportunity!

Interested, qualified individuals, please send your resume and a short cover letter to our internship coordinator (intern@tippingbucket.org) by December 6. We will select candidates for interviews and notify you of your status by December 15.