Intern - Marketing, Communications & Sales

JKV Careers • Lee's Summit, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary internship is for an undergraduate student seeking to gain insight into a not-for-profit senior living community. The intern will acquire valuable knowledge of implementing marketing strategies, developing collaborative relationships with team members, and analyzing data. Upon completion, the intern is expected to have gained knowledge and expertise valuable for future career endeavors in the marketing industry. The internship involves work on projects such as social media, copywriting, and basic graphic design, assisting the Marketing, Communications & Sales departments with various projects. 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 excess 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

• A working knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Creative Suite will be preferred.
• Previous experience working/volunteering with the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 research, data entry, filing and general coordination.
• Support the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations.
• Complete training as required by policy.
• 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.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handle stress well and get along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Give a final presentation at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain insight into a not-for-profit senior living community.
• Acquire valuable knowledge of implementing marketing strategies.
• Develop collaborative relationships with team members.
• Analyze data.
• Provide great value and expertise towards future career endeavors in the marketing industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees