Position Summary:

Assists with the production of collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, postcards and digital campaigns to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for the department, entire organization, or on a customer basis.

This is a part-time, entry level internship position over the school year, going from August-May, with the potential to transition to a full-time permanent position based on performance and desirability of both parties. Ideal candidates would be able to work 20 hours a week M-F, in-office.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
• Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
• Contribute to the creation of marketing campaigns (print and digital).
• Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
• Perform market analysis and research on the latest marketing trends.
• Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
• Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
• Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
• Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
• Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further sales goals.
• Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks.
• Other marketing projects as needed.

Requirements

Position Qualifications:

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Sales Ability - Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.

Education & Experience:

Education: High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and HTML/CSS is a plus.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, know how to use the internet for research and marketing, as well as easily adapt to new systems.

Salary Description

$16-$20 per hour