Marketing and Communications Intern
Expectations:
- Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid understanding of different marketing techniques.
- Ability to translate complex research into common language.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and associated data tracking tools.
- Captures testimonials and community stories within DAAA region (In-person community engagement).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and CANVA.
Competencies/Duties:
- Under direction of the Communications and Public Relations Manager, the Marketing and Communications Intern will have opportunities to express creativity in writing content, design skills and analytical abilities.
- The Intern will be required to provide input for marketing pieces to raise public awareness and will be assigned administrative duties requiring organizational and time management skills.
- Supports the Marketing and Communication department in daily administrative tasks.
- Monitors industry trends and provides implementation data.
- Manages and updates databases - vendors, clients, media contacts, etc.
- Assists in composing media releases and newsletters.
- Creates media kits and client information packages.
- Follow-up and manages press relations.
- Conducts press impact analysis.
- Assists in identifying marketing needs.
- Assists in the design and creation of marketing materials.
- Assists with marketing events.
- Assist with tracking and logging activity and data collection.
- Prepare mailing materials for special events or general communication.
- Constant Contact, EventBrite, Web Design/Support and Canva.
- Strong research, writing and communication skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Networking opportunities with community leaders and donors.
- Involvement in a variety of local and regional community/business programs and efforts.
- Opportunity to learn and contribute to public relations and social media.
- Opportunity to design and support customized social media post for DAAA targeting select audiences.
Qualifications:
- Reliable and committed.
- Well-developed organizational skills with a solid orientation to detail.
- A self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
- Must enjoy working as a team member.
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college.
Written sample and CANVA produced design graphics will be requested.
Work schedule: in-person (3 days) / M-F