Our employees like working at the American Diabetes Association because of our opportunities, inclusive environment, benefits and culture. They remain employees because they are passionate about our cause. Experience the gratification of knowing your work impacts, the well-being of millions of people both directly and indirectly affected by Diabetes. DESCRIPTION The American Diabetes Association is proud to announce the availability of a PAID internship at our home office in Alexandria, VA. This position will provide support to our Latino Initiatives department. Duration: Beginning Feb-December (dates and duration are negotiable) Hours: 10-15 hours per week (negotiable) RESPONSIBILITIES Social Media and Web-page • Building an organizational presence on social media, posting relevant information, responding to contacts, translating original blog posts on topics of interest; • Developing, implementing and monitoring successful social media campaign’s content in collaboration with the Latino Initiatives’ program Director; • Serving as primary team contact for all social media/Facebook, Twitter, blog; • Responding to all incoming inquiries emerging from all social media; • Assist with clips (translations) for placement of stories about the program’s events, ambassador’s interviews, radio scripts, press release, and talking points in collaboration with the Latino Initiatives’ program Director; communications and marketing department; • Assisting with content development and editor (English/Spanish language) for all online platforms in collaboration with ADA’s communications department, the Latino Initiatives program Director and Spanish Facebook’s developer; • Assisting with management of social media platforms (Facebook, Blog, Twitter); • Contributing and overseeing all written materials – game notes, e-press releases, Facebook, Twitter - promotional activities, promotional tabs, etc. and • Monitoring the production of monthly data and final report emerging from all social media platforms. Program • Review content health information geared to the Hispanic/Latino constituents; • Ability to organized and coordinate project’s information to coordinate activities with other departments within the Association; • Ability to research; organized and present data relevant to Diabetes and Hispanic/Latinos in the US; • Compile; edit and present health information in Spanish. REQUIREMENTS • Knowledge and experience in the communications field. • Most be a graduate student; public health communications or related field preferably. • Proficient with brand usage of Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, webpages. • Ability to work well with people in a team environment. • Fluency in Spanish preferred. • Requires self starter with positive attitude and can-do spirit. • Strong writing and interpersonal skills a must. Note: When you apply for this internship, you will be required to answer the following questions: 1. Yes/No I am fluent in Spanish. 2. Yes/No I have at least () months, () years of prior experience in communications. 3. Yes/No I am a public health graduate student. An Equal Opportunity Employer * Together We Can Stop Diabetes * Contact: Michelle Quinteros de Czifra Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) Program Manager 2611 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Ste 205 Arlington, VA 22202 Office: 703-415-1404 x103 Fax: 703-415-1408 mquinteros@hshps.org www.hshps.org