Intern
We’re on the lookout for a paid intern who can help us drive meaningful results for our clients in the social impact space
SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW
McPherson Strategies is a boutique agency focused on the intersection of communications and social impact. Our clients include corporations, social businesses, nonprofits, social entrepreneurs and foundations.
We’re on the lookout for a paid intern for the Social Impact Fellowship who can help us drive meaningful results for our clients in the social impact space. The role would require a minimum of 15 hours per week (with the potential for more).
Location: Our team is remote, but we’re all about communication and collaboration. Most of our team is based in New York, and we also have a presence in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
Responsibilities:
Work with Account Manager to track deadlines and capture status updates for client activities (events, awards, media, etc.).
Conduct thorough research, including vetting potential partners, developing target lists and analyzing industry competitors.
Discover, vet and pursue strategic opportunities to get clients visibility.
Manage outreach and prepare submission materials for conferences and awards, including drafting topic proposals.
Draft social media posts.
When possible, participate in client and internal calls, taking notes and providing call prep materials as needed.
Provide additional administrative and research support as needed.
You have:
A self-starter attitude
Strong writing chops and critical thinking skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions, assignments and deadlines
Top-notch research skills and the ability to present information in a digestible way
The ability to work effectively with a remote team
A strong work ethic and a commitment to providing quality work to McPherson Strategies teams and clients
Experience working in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
Sound like you? Please send your resume to info@mcpstrategies.com along with a brief note about why you think you’re right for the gig.
McPherson Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.