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Communications Intern

SEDA-Council of Governments
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Communications/Marketing Intern

SEDA-Council of Governments

 

SEDA-Council of Governments, an economic development organization serving 11 Central Pennsylvania counties, is seeking a part-time Communications Intern. In this role, you will be given the ability to work with several diverse departments throughout the organization. We believe in making Pennsylvania a better place – and we are looking for an intern who shares that same drive and passion. 

Our organization houses nearly a dozen of various departments and fields from transportation services to business finance to export development (and much more). If you are looking to gain hands-on, real-life experience, our diverse organization is the place to gain that knowledge!

Position overview:

  • Perform social media marketing research.
  • Brainstorm, research and create ideas for original content.
  • Create new content utilizing text, photography, and video through the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Canva.
  • Oversee, collaborate, and create social media pieces with departments throughout SEDA-COG.
  • Measure the performance of social media accounts – help construct a plan to increase engagement on all social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
  • Assist with/handle press releases for 10+ departments.
  • Work collaboratively with each department to enhance brand awareness.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating internal and external events.
  • Work with the communications/marketing coordinator on internal strategic communications in order to build engagement.
  • Assist with the creation of PowerPoint presentations.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Applicants should be a Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing major.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva a plus.
  • The ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Multi-tasking and excellent communication skills.

 

Submit a resume and cover letter to Amanda Owens, SEDA-Council of Governments, 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or via e-mail aowens@seda-cog.org. 

Approximate hours per week: Approximately 20 hours per week.