Rotary Club of Davidson

Opportunities

Position: Marketing Intern – 2025 Giving Tree Village  (Part-time, Seasonal: August–December) 

Location: Davidson, NC (Hybrid/Remote options available)

Position Description:  The Rotary Club of Davidson is seeking a creative and driven Marketing Intern to support the promotion and community engagement efforts for Giving Tree Village, our annual holiday fundraising event benefiting local nonprofits. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world marketing experience while contributing to a meaningful cause. 

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Plan 

• • Review and analyze existing marketing strategy.

  • Develop a marketing plan.

Social Media Marketing

• • Develop, schedule, and publish engaging content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn).

  • Highlight participating nonprofits, sponsors, and Giving Tree Village activities.

  • Use tools like Canva, Meta Business Suite, or similar to design graphics and plan campaigns.

Content Creation

• • Write and edit blog posts, email newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.

  • Capture and curate photos and video content before and during the event.

Community Engagement

• • Engage with followers online, respond to comments/messages, and build excitement leading up to the event.

  • Support the nonprofits with a toolkit for their marketing.

  • Assist in developing partnerships with local businesses and media outlets for event promotion.

Event Support

• • Attend and assist with in-person Giving Tree Village activities (decorating party, Jingle & Mingle, Giving Tree Village promotions, etc.)

  • Interview participants and gather testimonials for use in future marketing materials.

Analytics & Reporting

• • Track social media engagement, email open rates, and web traffic to optimize strategy.

  • Present a short post-event report with key metrics and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

• Passion for community service and nonprofit impact.

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.)

• Experience with Mailchimp, Google Drive, and basic website editing (a plus but not required).

• Self-starter with a collaborative and creative mindset.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship; however, it may be eligible for academic credit and offers a valuable opportunity to build your portfolio and network within the Davidson community.

Interested? Contact James Justice, jjustice@townofdavidson.org