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