We are seeking a college student or recent college graduate for an internship. This is an unpaid position but will provide real-life marketing experience including search engine marketing, website development and promotion, public relations and advertising. This position begins immediately and can run the duration of the 2009/10 academic year (timing is somewhat flexible). Completion of this internship will teach the following:

• Understanding of basic marketing strategy, including digital marketing.
• Understanding of how software is created, positioned, sold and serviced.
• Basic understanding of the nonprofit sector (this is the sector that our software serves).

• Generate marketing reports (ie: report of performance of Google advertising)
• Write stories for e-newsletter
• Manage relationship with marketing partners (state nonprofit associations)
• Maintain and upgrade company's Facebook presence
• Monitor inventory of sales tools; oversee replenishment
• Project manage development of marketing materials
• Implement and monitor marketing campaigns
• Help manage trade show logistics like registration, shipping, and set up.
• Website maintenance
• Conduct basic industry research
• Perform other basic marketing management tasks at the direction of marketing staff

• High level of ability with Excel including formatting and use of formulas
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly
• Demonstrated interest in marketing through academic course work, reading and/or past work experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently on the phone and in person
• Demonstration of success at interpersonal interactions through school activities, volunteer work or work experience
• Experience with Internet including Facebook and other social networking venues

To apply: Please submit credentials by e-mail to: john.walker@missionresearch.com

Please include a brief e-mail message explaining why you are an excellent candidate for this position and attach your resume in Word or PDF format. Thank you!