Marketing and Communications Intern

Title:  Marketing and Communications Intern

Supervisor:  Marketing and Communications Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Marketing and Communications Intern will assist the department in all aspects of communication, with an emphasis on website, e-marketing and social media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions may include:

• Making recommendations for web marketing strategy
•  Making recommendations for social media strategy
•  Updating social media outlets
• Monitoring social media outlets
• Generating reports on website and social media statistics
•  Assisting with Web site updates
• Assisting with press release writing and distribution and media list updates
• Assisting with special-event planning (press conferences, etc.)
•  Assisting with/observing media interviews
• Assisting with customer service through visitor services and ticketing
• Writing newsletter articles
• Conducting market research
• Editing and proofreading various print and electronic materials
• May work on Marketing and Communications Board of Director committee with the Department head
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a college program and have completed sophomore year
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Enrolled as a communication, marketing or other relevant major
• Ability to work alone or as a team
• Hands-on experience with multiple computer programs
• Problem-solving skills and good judgment
• Strong writing skills
• Some experience helpful, but need not be extensive (college or high school newspaper, etc.)
• Attention to detail

To apply, complete an application and email to Sheri Grim, Manager of Human Resources at sgrim@gettysburgfoundation.org.