Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare Communications Intern

This job is a hybrid, temporary, non-benefits eligible, up to 20 hours a week internship to assist with Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare—a major fundraising event for Hospicare—being held Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 6:00 am – 12:00 pm. Latest start date is May 18th, earlier start date is welcome. Earliest end date is August 14th.

Attendance at the event, as well as set-up and breakdown, are expected. 

Responsibilities include keeping the womenswimmin.org website updated; ensuring data across platforms is consistent and in a usable format; and updating the event’s social media page. Additional duties may include assisting in developing and organizing an event program and other event materials; tracking corporate sponsor benefits and payments; and assisting staff and volunteers as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Social Media and Publicity: 40%

Create, post, and monitor social media content. Including “shoutouts” to corporate sponsors and underwriters, participant profiles, and event alerts to participants and community members. Write and distribute Press Releases in support of the event.

Participant & Volunteer Communications 15%

Assist with developing and delivering email communications to various team members and participants including, but not limited to compiling and distributing weekly newsletters, developing email templates, etc.

Website Management 15%

Oversee upkeep of womenswimmin.org website data including monitoring and addressing duplicated records; developing pre-populated messages; and updating and building pages.

Material Development 15%

Work with Development and Communication team to design event materials. 

Other Duties 15%

Assist with corporate sponsor tracking and other programmatic duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Creativity and social media communication
• An eye for design
• Positive customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail and is well organized
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Enjoys work with diverse groups of people
• Interest in community development and/or Hospice and Palliative Care
• Previous website experience
• Basic understanding of event logistics

PUBLIC CONTACT

Hospicare’s social media pages, phone conversations with donors and fundraisers, in-person communication at Hospicare events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting up to 40 pounds independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Ability to travel to, and work from, the Ithaca office and other event locations.

PAY RATE

$19/hr