Marketing & Public Relations Intern

GreenStone Farm Credit Services • East Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid Internship with an hourly rate of $20/hr. Duration: May 2027 – August 2027. Location: Based in our East Lansing, MI office, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the local community while being an integral part of our organization. Are you a creative and versatile writer with a passion for marketing and storytelling? Do you possess a flair for crafting engaging content and a desire to contribute to both internal and external communications? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to embark on a journey as a Marketing & Writing Intern. At GreenStone Farm Credit Services, we believe in the power of effective marketing and communication to tell our story and engage our audiences. We're looking for a talented intern to join our Marketing and Public Relations Department and play a crucial role in shaping our brand narrative. What You'll Gain by becoming at GreenStone Intern: Hands-on experience in an in-house agency environment. Hands-on experience in the agricultural and rural finance industry. Networking opportunities with professionals in the field. The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in rural communities. Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, agribusiness, or related field.
• Sophomore status or above in your academic program.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.
• Strong interest in or prior experience working in the agricultural sector.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marketing and Public Relations Department in developing and contributing to public relations and marketing plans, enhancing our presence both internally and externally.
• Develop a wide range of content for GreenStone's owned media channels, including social media, blogs, website, intranet, and publications. This includes conducting interviews, writing feature articles, producing short and long-form blogs, recording v-logs, and capturing photos.
• Support social media engagement by helping to create and curate content to foster meaningful interactions with our audience.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform marketing and communication strategies.
• Support website updates including drafting, updating and reviewing posts, and other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Hourly rate of $20/hr
• Hands-on experience in an in-house agency environment
• Hands-on experience in the agricultural and rural finance industry
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in rural communities
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern