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Position: Public Relations Specialist, Intern
Report To: Director of PR & Social Media
Hourly Requirements: 12 Hours/Week
Start & End Date: Sept 3 - Dec 19
Compensation: $500 Stipend
Position Summary
Our non profit organization, led by Senator Raymond Lesniak, is looking for a Public Relations Specialist Intern to join our team this summer. The ideal applicant will possess strong writing and communication skills knowledge in community outreach and media. The selected candidate will be flexible and able to attend Institute events. Those looking to gain valuable online and in-person, media experience are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications/Skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Communication or related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Advanced knowledge in Google Suite
- Knowledge of basic AP style rules
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (LightRoom, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred
- Passion for the PR industry and its best practices
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and curate engaging content
- Effectively utilize organizations blogs
- Create and distribute press releases
- Assist in administrative duties
- Build and update media lists and databases
- Schedule, coordinate and attend various events
- Perform research and market analysis activities
Position: Service Specialist Intern
Report To: Director
Hourly Requirements: 12 Hours/Week
Start Date: Sept. 3
End Date: Dec. 19
Compensation: $500 Stipend
Position Summary
Our non profit organization, led by Senator Raymond Lesniak, is looking for a Service Specialist Intern to join our growing team. The ideal applicant will possess skills in event planning, networking, and competence in Google Suite. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining communication with local community and educational organizations, assisting in planning events and service projects, and managing databases and email content. Those looking to gain valuable experience in managing nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications/Skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including professional emailing)
- In-depth working knowledge of Google Suite
- 2+ years’ experience in event planning and/or business management
- Knowledge of nonprofit business management
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of current events and politics
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and manage events and service projects
- Creating advocacy training content
- Prepare advanced memos
- Managing contests
- Build and update lists and databases of local community and educational organizations
Position: Social Media Specialist Intern
Report To: Director of PR & Social Media
Hourly Requirements: 15 Hours/Week
Start Date: June 3
End Date: August 30
Compensation: $800 Stipend
Position Summary
Our non profit organization, led by Senator Raymond Lesniak, is looking for a Public Relations and Social Media Intern to join our team. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge in the digital media landscape, event planning and community outreach, and media. The selected candidate will be flexible and able to attend Institute events. Those looking to gain valuable online and in-person, media experience are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications/Skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- In-depth working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Experience with social media analytics
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (LightRoom, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred
- Skills in photography and/or videography preferred
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation of the content calendar
- Create an implement branding campaigns
- Monitor analytics with social media team to identify viable ideas
- Create engaging social media content
- Provide support to our social media team at live events