Spring 2019 Marketing & Events Internship

We are still looking to hire a strong Marketing and Events Intern for the Spring 2019 semester.

The intern will primarily be responsible for assisting the Director of Education & Communications with the following:

 

·        Research, create, and post content on IHLA social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

·        Content strategy is continually developing but focuses on promoting and providing up-to-date information and interesting content about:

·        Sort through Facebook and Twitter feeds for additional relevant content to share and interact with member and partner Facebook and Twitter pages

·        Strategize and assist with increasing page followers

 

·        Assist with event preparation and registration process as needed

·        Attend and assist with registration, raffle ticket sales, and social media posts/Facebook Live videos during events

Assist with Educational Foundation scholarship application process

Assist with administrative and Board meeting duties as needed

The Intern will report to the Director of Education & Communications and assist the Events Director as needed.

The Intern should be able to work at least 15-20 hours per week from the IHLA office for a minimum of 16 weeks.

 

Start Date: Monday 2/4/19 | End Date: Thursday 5/23/19

Ideal Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays | 10:00am – 5:00pm 

 

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Excellent attention to detail

·        Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, excellent time management skills

·        Experience with MS Office and social media applications

·        Experience with creative writing on social media platforms

·        Willing to take initiative on projects and suggest innovative solutions

 

Compensation: $12.00 / Hour

 

IHLA’s Internship Program offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about marketing, event planning, program management, and fundraising. It provides students with the opportunity to increase their hospitality industry knowledge and attend networking events with key players in the industry. It also provides an in-depth view of how associations operate and satisfies course credit in applicable cases.

To apply, please send a resume AND COVER LETTER to Karrie Teel at KTeel@IllinoisHotels.org by January 25, 2019. Those who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and those qualified will be scheduled for a phone or in person interview.