Marketing and Communications Intern

Job Summary: As a Marketing and Communications Intern at Metro South/West Youth Connections, you will support Youth Connections team in various projects to enhance the organization's outreach and engagement with youth and employers. You will assist in content creation, social media management, event coordination, career exploration content, and other marketing activities to promote Youth Connections' programs and initiatives. This role is highly team-oriented and involves collaboration with various team members to achieve common goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation and Management:

• Develop and schedule content for social media platforms, while managing the accounts.
• Create and post engaging visual and written content
• Produce promotional videos and highlight reels for various Youth Connections programs and events.
• Write and design newsletters to update stakeholders on recent activities and achievements.
• Research effective hashtags and SEO techniques for better visibility.
• Develop and implement social media strategies for career exploration and program promotion.

Event Planning and Coordination

• Assist in organizing and executing events, including giveaways and promotions.
• Capture and edit event photos and videos for social media and promotional use.
• Coordinate and manage expo photo reels and related content.
• Meet deadlines and lead independent or team projects.

Program and Career Support

• Interview and profile Junior Rangers and participants to showcase experiences.
• Assist with coordinating program activities and workshops.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback to improve program delivery.
• Update LinkedIn profiles and invite connections.
• Create and manage career exploration posts and content.

Required:

• Minimum of 1-2 days a week in the office.
• Must be available 20-30 (max) hours per week
• Participants must meet YouthWorks eligibility requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with social media management tools and analytics
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design software
• Understanding of digital marketing strategies and trends
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in marketing, communications, or related fields is preferred

Requirements:

• This internship requires a minimum of 1-2 days a week in the office. In-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote days on Mondays. But we are also flexible with your schedule.
• This internship can range anywhere from 20-30 (at max) hours per week.
• Participants must meet YouthWorks eligibility requirement*
• Team oriented and collaborative

Please attach the following:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (optional)
• CV (optional)

PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUIRED RESUME AND OPTIONAL COVER LETTER TO: mburke@mswyouth.org

• Have the subject read: Fall Intern Application. If you are serious about this internship, add a smiley face in the subject line as well. 

• Interview and profile Junior Rangers and participants to showcase experiences.
• Assist with coordinating program activities and workshops.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback to improve program delivery.
• Update LinkedIn profiles and invite connections.
• Create and manage career exploration posts and content.