Intern applications accepted through November 8, 2024

Job Title	Communications and Social Media Intern
Organization	Disability:IN Utah
Supervisor	Disability:IN Coordinator and Steering Committee
Hourly Rate	$17 per hour
Contract Length	10 – 20 hours a month for 12 months
Classification	Independent Contract
APPLY	Email  - info@disabilityinutah.org  include your resume, unofficial transcripts if available, portfolio if available, preference given to individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary
Work with the Steering Committee of Disability:IN Utah to create feature stories and other content for publication on the committee’s website, social media channels, and print materials.  Assist in providing coverage for community events, virtual presentations and in person events.  Provide oversight and monitor all social media.  Perform other responsibilities like a news reporter including writing stories, captioning pictures, conducting interviews.   The internship program transitions students from college or university curriculum to practical applications in professional organizational communication and/or marketing project settings.

 
Essential Functions

• Add content, manage, and oversee social media.
• Maintain Disability:IN Utah webpage.
• Attend and document Disability:IN Utah functions.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

*This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of education, knowledge, and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 
Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of managing and monitoring social media.
• Website management
• Excellent writing skills

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Currently working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent education preferred.

Preferred Prior Experience
Previous experience working in managing Facebook and other social media accounts.
 
Assigned Decision Making
You must be able to work unsupervised, make on the spot decisions, and represent Disability:IN Utah favorably
 
Interactions with Others
You will be representing Disability:IN Utah at official events.  You will be expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner.
 
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
 
Working Environment
Hybrid office working environment
 
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

About Disability:IN Utah 

• Disability:IN Utah is the local affiliate of Disability:IN National https://www.disabilityinutah.org/

Disability:IN Utah functions as a separate non-profit organization from Disability:IN National  https://disabilityin.org/