Intern

Job Description

Intern | Open Threads

The Tone:
This is an internship at Open Threads, located in Cleveland, OH. Open Threads is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to empowering Cleveland community members by providing professional training in the sewing trade, fostering skill development, and creating new economic opportunities. The organization also promotes sustainability and innovation within the local textile industry through programs like Thrifted Threads and community classes. While Open Threads offers a cohort of internships including Fashion Design and Merchandising and Non-profit Operations, this specific listing details the Marketing and Social Media Internship, where interns gain valuable experience and/or school credit by strengthening the organization’s brand presence and outreach.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time, Hybrid
• Location: Cleveland, OH

• Mission: Interns support Open Threads’ mission to empower the Cleveland community through professional training, economic opportunity, and sustainable textile practices by enhancing brand visibility and community engagement.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Marketing Strategy: Assist in executing comprehensive marketing strategies designed to increase brand visibility and reach, supporting the overall objectives of Open Threads and its various programs.
• Social Media Management: Ideate, produce, and schedule engaging content for key social media accounts, including Instagram and Facebook, ensuring firm branding is consistently maintained across all platforms.
• Brand Development: Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities, and actively engage with customers and the community to strengthen Open Threads’ brand presence and foster meaningful engagement.
• Campaign Coordination: Coordinate various marketing and public relations campaigns from conception to execution, assisting with all public relations opportunities to promote the organization’s mission and programs.
• Event Sourcing: Actively research and source potential event and tabling opportunities to represent Open Threads, increasing community outreach and engagement within Cleveland and surrounding areas.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a student in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Fashion, demonstrating a foundational understanding of relevant principles.
• Experience: Proven experience in conducting market research and contributing to the development of marketing strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility and audience reach. Requires a basic understanding of sales processes and strategies that support marketing efforts, alongside familiarity with various social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective engagement with a diverse range of audiences. Possesses proactive problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt quickly within a work environment.