Intern - Marketing, Communications & Sales
About The Position
This internship offers an undergraduate student the opportunity to gain insight into a not-for-profit senior living community. Interns will acquire valuable knowledge of implementing marketing strategies, developing collaborative relationships with team members, and analyzing data. The goal is for the knowledge gained to provide significant value and expertise towards future career endeavors in the marketing industry. The internship involves assisting the Marketing, Communications & Sales departments with various projects, including social media, copywriting, and basic graphic design. A final presentation will be required at the conclusion of the internship.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program to receive credit.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Self-directed and able to work without supervision.
- Ability to type with basic keyboarding skills.
- Basic level computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer).
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and problem solving ability; specifically the ability to work as self-starter.
- Respect for details; ability to execute accurately at a high level without much supervision.
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
- Able to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
- Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, family members, and other associates of the organization.
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Previous experience working/volunteering with the elderly is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information.
- Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed.
- Assist in preparing information and research materials.
- Sort and manage files.
- Type documents, drafts and reports.
- Manage databases and input information, data, and records.
- Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
- Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
- Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
- Assist with general office, HR, IT, Accounting and Marketing activities as determined and directed by the Office Manager.
- Assist and work with internal associates as well as outside vendors as required.
- Assist the staff with general office duties including, but not limited to, research, data entry, filing and general coordination.
- Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations.
- Completes training as required by policy.
- Give a final presentation at the conclusion of the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
