Intern, Marketing & Communications

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research•Danville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a School-Year Marketing & Communications Intern, you will support the promotion of IALR's programs, initiatives, and impact through storytelling, content creation, and communications support. You will gain hands-on experience helping communicate technical, scientific, workforce, and educational initiatives to a variety of audiences. Key responsibilities include: Reporting on activities, events, STEM programs, camps, research projects, and other technical initiatives across IALR. Assisting with photography and videography projects. Supporting facility tours with a focus on STEM-related activities and laboratory spaces. Assisting with technical writing and content development. Maintaining and updating website content. Supporting graphic design projects. Researching technical journals and industry publications. Collecting and analyzing website and social media metrics. Assisting with other marketing and communications projects as assigned. You will help the Marketing & Communications team showcase the work and impact of IALR by creating compelling content, supporting outreach efforts, and ensuring information is communicated clearly and effectively. Your contributions will help increase awareness of IALR's programs, research, workforce initiatives, and community engagement efforts.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an associate or bachelor's degree program.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to move throughout IALR facilities and event locations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign and Photoshop.
Basic knowledge of WordPress or other website content management systems.
Interest in STEM, research, technology, workforce development, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Reporting on activities, events, STEM programs, camps, research projects, and other technical initiatives across IALR.
Assisting with photography and videography projects.
Supporting facility tours with a focus on STEM-related activities and laboratory spaces.
Assisting with technical writing and content development.
Maintaining and updating website content.
Supporting graphic design projects.
Researching technical journals and industry publications.
Collecting and analyzing website and social media metrics.
Assisting with other marketing and communications projects as assigned.