Decatur - Employee & Community Relations - Internship

Long-Lewis Automotive Group • Decatur, AL

5d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee & Community Relations Intern is responsible for assisting our Employee & Community Relations Coordinator to foster positive relationships between our employees and the community. This role includes seeking out non-profit partnerships, coordinating employee volunteer activities, managing social media content related to community engagement, overseeing our online reputation, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, experience in community relations and event planning, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.

Requirements

• Experience in community relations, employee engagement, volunteer coordination, event planning, or a related role
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Student of Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Builds strong connections with employees and the community.
• Proactively seeks out non-profit organizations, initiatives, and events for partnership, aligning their missions with those of our company and the Long-Lewis Foundation. Preferred partnerships are those where employees can actively volunteer and participate. The Team strives to develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to maximize community impact.
• Encourages and coordinates employee volunteerism and participation, which plays a pivotal role in elevating employee satisfaction and enhancing the organization's reputation. This includes planning, organizing, and executing multiple volunteer and community events simultaneously while effectively communicating event details to keep employees engaged and excited about upcoming opportunities.
• Represents our company at all partnership and charitable events, ensuring that employees gain a first-hand understanding of the value and rewards of volunteerism. The goal is for the community to see our employees actively serving rather than just providing financial support.
• Provides social media content, meeting regularly with the Corporate Social Media Coordinator to review and collaborate on upcoming posts, giveaways, and engagement. Helps create and coordinate engaging content across social media platforms, ensuring content is personable, relevant, engaging, and promotional while reflecting our commitment to community action and employee participation.
• Collaborates with both the Corporate Employee Relations Manager and Community Relations Manager, as well as other team members, to explore new and creative ways to give back to our communities beyond sponsorships and volunteering with other non-profits. This collaboration ensures a unified approach to community engagement and employee involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed