Marketing and Sales Intern

REPORTS TO:   COO and Director of Partnership Development

ABOUT THIS POSITION:     Ceca is looking for an enthusiastic intern who is passionate about marketing and sales efforts and desires to make a difference in a nonprofit that delivers on its mission in the healthcare space. The Marketing and Sales Intern will assist in research, growing relationships and executing a marketing plan to help propel a national nonprofit in achieving its strategic growth goals through a variety of partnership development and marketing activities that build brand awareness and generate a portfolio of clients in the healthcare field.

Ceca Foundation’s mission is to improve the human experience in healthcare communities by honoring the work of exceptional caregivers. By recognizing and rewarding the work of extraordinary caregivers, we are able to help improve experiences for patients, residents, and families.

The Ceca Award caregiver recognition program serves as a network for healthcare communities to demonstrate their commitment to core caregiving values, while ensuring staff are engaged and feel appreciated. Empathy, Humor, Integrity, Professionalism and Teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re in search of candidates who feel the same way!

We’re interested in candidates with experience one or more of the following areas:

• Marketing and Communications
• Sales or Partnership/Client Development
• Nonprofit Management
• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Website Development
• General Healthcare and/or Geriatrics or Senior Services

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Assist the Director of Partnership Development with online research, script building, outreach efforts, lead list building, SF data entry, and meeting planning
• Assist the Ceca team with implementing the strategic sales and marketing plan through lead cultivation, CRM management, and partnership progression
• Assist COO, who oversees all marketing functions of the organization, with the creation and dissemination of digital communications and marketing collateral, including but not limited to network newsletters, social media content, website content, product pamphlets, program flyers, donor appeals and more, in a timely and efficient manner consistent with branding standards
• Assist with special projects or initiatives that directly relate to marketing and sales efforts, such as branding refresh, product enhancements, national storytelling campaign, corporate sponsorships, and more
• Influence overall organizational marketing and sales efforts and strategize bi-weekly with Director of Partnership Development and COO
• Assist with other tasks that fit within a learning plan, as agreed upon with supervisor

ABOUT CECA FOUNDATION:

Ceca Foundation (derived from “Celebrating caregivers” and pronounced see´-ka) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Washington, DC, which partners with healthcare communities across the country to recognize their exceptional caregivers. Founded by Matthew and Rosemary Lawlor in 2013, Ceca’s mission is to improve the care experience by publicly recognizing caregivers through its innovative technology platforms, support services, and monetary awards—totaling more than $500,000 award dollars presented and 50,000 acts of care recognized to-date. For more information, watch a brief introductory video and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

DURATION:   Fall through Winter of 2024; exact dates depend on candidate’s semester schedule

HOURS:   Avg. of 10 to 15 hours per week; flexible between Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

COMPENSATION:   No financial compensation; can be used for college credit if approved by candidate’s institution

LOCATION:     This opportunity is designed to be completed remotely with regular check-ins via a video meeting tool like Microsoft Teams and Zoom

REQUIREMENTS:     The candidate needs to have consistent access to a laptop or desktop computer and stable internet connection and have a license to basic Microsoft products like Word and Excel; all other programs and software licenses will be supplied by Ceca

TO APPLY:   Please send resumes and cover letters to mherman@CecaFoundation.org