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Sample Job Description-‐Internship Marketing & Communications Local Intern
Summary Statement • Gardyloo is seeking a local intern for the Marketing & Communications Department located in Lexington, KY. We are seeking interns that are creative, energetic, self-‐starters, reliable, and have a genuine passion for the arts. This internship will provide a local intern with hands-‐on experience in the field of marketing & communications as well as an internal look at non-‐ profit organizations. A lot will be asked of our intern, but we will never ask for a cup of coffee. Supervisory Statement • The Marketing & Communications Intern will report directly to the Web Design & Social Media Manager. Duties • Collect data regarding various aspects of marketing and communication and practice compiling and presenting data in a logical and efficient way • Assist Web Design & Social Media Manager in updating various platforms of social media • Assist Web Design & Social Media Manager with the creation and distribution of marketing materials that uphold Gardyloo’s branding • Be on-‐site for at least one project conducted outside the state of Kentucky in order to experience marketing skills needed in an unfamiliar location Skills, Knowledge, or Abilities • Strong written and spoken communications skills in English required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite required in order to assist in the creation of marketing materials and the upkeep of the website • Proficiency in Microsoft Work and Microsoft Excel required for the preparation and presentation of marketing data • A willingness to learn new software or to take advantage of available resources is required Education & Experience Required • A minimum of one year completed of Bachelor’s Degree course work required • Qualified intern needs to have held a minimum of one leadership position within the past two years Salary & Benefits • Internship pays current state minimum wage hourly • Academic credit will be offered if applicable. It is the intern’s responsibility to secure credit
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