Editorial Intern 2012
The candidate has the opportunity to gain hands-on editorial and content creation experience at a cause-based technology company.
Causecast connects businesses and nonprofits with technology solutions. For businesses, Causecast offers a technology platform for integrating philanthropy into the workplace; the platform acts as a one-stop shop solution for employee volunteering, giving, matching, rewarding and disaster response. For nonprofits, Causecast provides online technology for fundraising and recruiting volunteers, and connects nonprofits with the programs of our corporate clients, all for free.
Responsibilities include
For those with a strong interest in the intersection of technology and cause, corporate social responsibility, cause-marketing, fundraising, etc. this internship is a great opportunity to apply your writing and research skills to speak to and educate the masses.
The internship incorporates research, the production of original content, and aggregation of content for the department's content properties including blogs and e-newsletters to the nonprofit and business communities, among others.
Specifically, interns will be asked to:
- Writing original content, and editing content, for multiple properties on a weekly, and monthly basis.
- Do extensive researching, fact-checking, and monitoring of significant events/milestones stories and identified topics.
- Assist in the research, development and implementation of content strategies.
- Assist in the research and acquisition of content partners.
- Write original content on multiple properties on a weekly, and monthly basis.
- Do day-to-day quality assurance and management of content properties.
Qualifications
Strong interest in journalism, nonprofit relations, corporate philanthropy, technology, social media and to further pursue a career in the fields noted above.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Editorial experience a must.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Computer experience in Google Docs and Mac OSX.
- Good organizational skills and attention to details and deadlines.
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Ability to work independently, act proactively and take initiative.
- Interns must be professional, flexible, accurate, thorough, and have the ability to multi-task.
- Background in communications (PR/Marketing), with experience in social media engagement, preferred.
Must be enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced start-up environment. If you are a passionate, cause-oriented individual, we welcome your contribution.
Hours: Part-time and full time internship positions available year-round. Minimum 20-hours a week, days and times negotiable. Flexible and can occasionally work from home.
Location: Culver City, CA
Compensation: School credit only
Contact: internship@causecast.org (please write "Editorial Intern 2012" in the subject line)
Marketing Intern
Causecast, the premier cause integration platform, seeks a Marketing Intern who is incredibly organized, a research sleuth, and a social media dynamo.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist Director of Marketing in coordinating various marketing activities and general office support.
- Support social media strategies i.e Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
- Moderate profiles and online presence. Track social media analytics.
- Assist with research for speaking engagements and logistical support for event/meetings.
- Provide high quality assistance in coordinating partnership outreach research.
- Assist in proofing various written materials.
Qualifications
- Self-starter with effective project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong familiarity with Google Docs, Mac, iWork Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Excellent copywriting and editing skills.
- Social media marketing experience.
- Research proficient and detailed oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications and marketing related field preferred.
- At least 1+ year of social media marketing experience preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@causecast.org.
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Sr. Drupal Developer
We're currently seeking a seasoned Drupal developer to join our growing team. In addition to your rock solid technical skills, we're looking for people with a sincere interest in and ability to lead, coach and mentor a small team of up and coming developers.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for analyzing problems and writing strong, beautiful code. We're looking for expert level proficiency in PHP and Python to be specific. Although, firm understandings and mid level proficiency in Javascript, AJAX, SOAP, HTML, CSS and XML are definite pluses. We*re looking for experts who want to push the envelope and test the limits of what can be done with Drupal. If you're up for the challenge, take a few minutes to drop us a line and introduce yourself.
Requirements
- Proficient in Drupal module and API development with a strong understanding of theming.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills so as to provide consistent guidance, leadership and technical direction to your team.
- Experienced in deploying a Drupal project across multiple environments using SVN, Git or similar version control system.
- Experience with LAMP performance tools such as Varnish, memcache, APC.
- Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and other web standards.
- Broad working knowledge of JavaScript/jQuery/Ajax, etc.
- Experience specifically with Mongo DB or similar key value db architecture.
- Expert level proficiency with Drupal 6 and 7.
- Experience with multi-site Drupal 6/7 installs.
- Working knowledge of Amazon Cloud services (EC2 / SQS, etc).
- Traditional knowledge of SDLC.
- Object Oriented Programming & Design skills.
Responsibilities
- Create, enhance and maintain web sites built on Drupal content management framework
- Complete daily bug report tasks - tracking and fixing
- Write technical specifications and documentation
- Develop custom modules with a heavy emphasis on scalability (and reusability)across multiple large sites.
- Participate in or lead all aspects of website development: analysis, planning, testing, development, maintenance.
Contact: jobs@causecast.org (please write "Sr. Drupal Developer" in the subject line)
Business Development Research Intern
The candidate has the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a cause-based technology company, working directly with the Business Development department. Causecast connects businesses to causes via a workplace giving, volunteering and disaster response solution. Causecast's platform leverages employee social engagement in causes for its benefits to retention and recruitment, PR, marketing and CSR.
Responsibilities:
The Business Development Research intern is primarily responsible for data collection and content management. The intern will create cause integration profiles for businesses to be displayed on Causecast's website. Specifically, the intern will:
- Assist in the research, data collection and creation of Cause Integration profiles.
- Conduct data mining research exclusively via the Internet.
- Compile and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered in the system.
- Perform data entry and quality control functions.
- Assist in project management, primarily the management of databases of current and prospective businesses.
Qualifications:
Strong interest in business development, corporate social responsibility, research and technology, and to further pursue a career in the fields noted above.
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Outstanding web-based research skills and experience are a must.
- Good organizational skills and attention to details and deadlines.
- Understanding of business and market strategy and processes preferred.
- Experience with data entry and database management.
- Resource savvy and an avid Internet user.
- Ability to work independently, act proactively and take initiative.
- Must be professional, flexible, extremely accurate and thorough.
- Fast typer.
Must be enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced start-up environment. If you are a passionate, cause-oriented individual with the skills listed above, we welcome your contribution.
This is a full-time position. To apply, please email cover letter and resume to jobs@causecast.org (please write "Business Development ResearchIntern" in the subject line). Please Include Coversheet. Submissions without coversheets will not be considered.
PR Professional
Causecast is the leading provider of cause integration technology solutions, helping organizations become more effective corporate citizens through increased employee engagement. Through its Employee Impact Platform, Causecast automates and enhances systems for employee volunteering, giving, matching, rewarding and disaster relief. Causecast's vision is to enable a cutting-edge social ecosystem that elevates corporate social responsibility to a new level, where sustainable and measurable accomplishments move the needle on an organization's social mission, employee culture and bottom line.
We are seeking an eager, experienced, and lets say it - hardcore public relations professional who is incredibly organized, results-driven, a team player, and has a passion for technology, cause and employee engagement.
In short, the candidate is responsible for running the show - overseeing management and development of Causecast's public relations and messaging strategy, creating connections with businesses, brands and nonprofits, and bringing about Causecast's message to the masses.
Responsibilities:
- Establish external communications, promotional and messaging strategy.
- Outreach with press, corporate and nonprofit organizations.
- Outreach and coordination of speaking engagements, conferences, seminars, conventions and other events pertaining to CSR, Technology and Nonprofit fields.
- Creation, tracking and delivery of press content including press releases, pitch letters, case studies and promotional material.
- Social media strategy, develop content, moderate online presence and monitor social media metrics.
- Securing interviews and speaking opportunities both online and in traditional media.
- Social media expertise is very important although this isn't & tweet all day kind of gig. If you don't know how SEO really works or your aren't comfortable with learning a lot of new concepts very quickly, this isn't for you. Most everyone at the company is technical. Bring that kind of perspective to the job and you'll have a shot here.
What we're looking for:
- Proven relationships with press, preferably business, financial and tech press resulting in provable press hits galore
Strong knowledge in the following fields
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Philanthropy
- Human Relations
- Fundraising and Volunteer Management and Strategy
- Nonprofit Management and Strategy
- Organizational Development
- Corporate Reputation Development
- Corporate Communications
- Self-starter with effective project management skills.
- Strong copywriting and editing skills (Associated Press Style preferred)
- Strong interpersonal, research and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize and document the whole shebang in our wiki; meeting tight deadlines is a must.
Technical Experience
- Experience in MacOS, Google Apps (Docs, Calendar, Sites).; Must love the cloud because that's all we use.
- Experience in social media management and strategy (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ - SEO!)
- Experience in content management systems (i.e. Wordpress, Hubspot) and various web and customer relationship management platforms and web languages (i.e. HTML, CSS) a plus but not necessary.
- Experience in Cision and Salesforce platforms a plus.
Preferred Experience
- 5-7 years experience in public relations, communications or public affairs, preferably in an agency.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business or related field preferred
Must be enthusiastic about working in a ridiculously fast-paced start-up environment.
Design Intern - Spring 2012
Causecast is the leading provider of cause integration technology solutions, helping organizations become more effective corporate citizens through increased employee engagement. Causecast's vision is to enable a cutting-edge social ecosystem that elevates corporate social responsibility to a new level, where sustainable and measurable accomplishments move the needle on an organization's social mission, employee culture and bottom line. To learn more, visit causecast.com
We are looking for a Design Intern to join our awesome blossom team!
Responsibilities will include:
- Website production work (being able to produce web pages based on art direction of existing web pages)
- Assist with conceptualization and design process
- Work with the Brand Director to brainstorm and possibly design collateral and social media assets that align with Causecast's branding.
Learning Objectives:
By working at Causecast, the Design Intern will:
- Gain comprehensive knowledge about how to design for the web.
- Become familiar with how user experience affects design.
- Learning how to collaborate with others, namely designers, developers and project managers.
- Become familiar with a fast-paced real-world environment with multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
Requirements:
- A willingness to learn and live in the interactive/web design realm.
- Proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator. InDesign is a plus. Good Photoshop etiquette is a double plus super good.
- Super duper high attention to detail.
- Can work in a fast-paced environment.
- HTML/CSS knowledge a plus but not required (you won't be coding).
- A current design student, preferably a junior or senior.
- Working knowledge of design principles (color, layout, information hierarchy, typography).
- Proficient on a Mac.
- A good, can-do and positive attitude.
- Ability to work alone and with others.
- Must include a portfolio (link or attachment) with resume and cover letter
Hours: Part-time and full time internship positions available year-round. Minimum 20-hours a week, days and times negotiable. Flexible and can occasionally work from home.
Location: Culver City, CA
Compensation: School credit only
Contact: internship@causecast.org (please write "Design Intern 2012" in the subject line)
Interviews begin April 2012
Web Designer/Production Artist
Causecast is the leading provider of cause integration technology solutions, helping organizations become more effective corporate citizens through increased employee engagement. Causecast's vision is to enable a cutting-edge social ecosystem that elevates corporate social responsibility to a new level, where sustainable and measurable accomplishments move the needle on an organization's social mission, employee culture and bottom line. To learn more, visit causecast.com
We are looking for a motivated Web Designer/Production Artist who has the experience to join our team of awesome blossom designers. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate. If you want to do well while doing good, if you are smart and fast, and are open to being a critical part of a fast growing company, then this is the job for you.
Responsibilities:
- Producing content pages based on the design direction.
- Working with the team to produce designs for complex, user-centered websites.
- Working on marketing materials (i.e. decks and one sheets) with the Brand Director, ensuring brand alignment and consistency.
- Collaborate with the product team (designers, developers and project managers) to achieve business objectives.
- Building out designs from wireframes and flows.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in graphic and web design, with strong emphasis on web design.
- Familiar with image compression, file correction, and web optimization techniques.
- Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (Good Photoshop etiquette is a huge plus).
- Be able to produce original artwork and UI elements.
- Strong design principles (typography, color, grid layout, etc).
- Understanding of user experience and user interaction design.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work solo as well as with others.
- Proficient on a Mac.
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS (coding is not required).
- Have a great sense of humor.
- A link or PDF of your portfolio and resume - responses without portfolios will not be considered.
Location Culver City, CA
Duration & Salary: 3 Months with potential for full hire and promotion/DOE.
To Apply:Please apply by sending a resume, cover letter and portfolio to jobs@causecast.org