Metro Women’s Business Center Marketing & Event Coordinator Intern/Trainee

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About Friends of Puerto Rico: is a non-profit 501(C)(3) that supports the economic development of the people of Puerto Rico through entrepreneurial initiatives, education, and creating opportunities for women and girls. Since 2015, we have mobilized a passionate community of over 30,000 global entrepreneurs, donors and partner organizations focused on driving economic success and innovation to cultivate the next generation of leaders. Through a combination of training, education and mentorship initiatives that utilize the beautiful culture, art and people of Puerto Rico, our goal is to end financial hardship and provide economic opportunities and self-sufficiency for people on the island, in Washington, DC and around the United States. 

Job Overview

Title: Marketing & Event Coordinator (Intern/Trainee).

Job Type: 

Location: Metro Women’s Business Center, Bayamón, Puerto Rico.


Main Responsibilities

Social Media

  • Create social media calendar. 

  • Manage Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.

  • Assist with brainstorming, creating and curating engaging content.

  • Engage with audiences and help with community management by responding to messages via Twilio, Facebook messenger, Instagram messenger, LinkedIn messenger.


Communications & Marketing

  • Assist with the management of Google Ads.

  • Support with capturing videos and photos, and maintaining an organized record of media and designs.

  • Update and edit the website on a regular basis.

  • Maintain data in Salesforce CRM.


Outreach & Community Engagement

  • Serve as Liaison between UPR and MWBC.

  • Increase public awareness of MWBC through community engagement.


Event Coordination 

  • Assist in the planning of events and webinars.

  • Create promotional materials, signup forms and Zoom invites for events.

Job Requirements:

  • Possess a creative mindset.

  • Attentive to detail.

  • Enjoy working within a small, dynamic entrepreneurial environment.

  • Fluent in English and Spanish.

  • Prior experience with social media and marketing is preferred.

  • Volunteer experience is a plus.

  • Interest or experience in non-profit organizations, philanthropy, and the social impact sector.