Communications/Marketing Intern
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 community 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:
- Work with communications & marketing coordinator to establish brand guidelines for organization.
- Assist with/handle press releases for 10+ departments.
- Work collaboratively with each department to enhance brand awareness.
- Oversee, collaborate, and create social media pieces with departments throughout SEDA-COG.
- Assist with the development and creation of an agency newsletter.
- Measure the performance of social media accounts – help construct a plan to increase engagement on all social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X).
- Assist with planning and coordinating internal and external events.
- Assist with the creation of PowerPoint presentations.
- Work with the communications/marketing coordinator on internal strategic communications in order to build engagement.
Preferred qualifications:
- Applicants should be a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Design major.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience working in Canva or other creative software.
- The ability to manage multiple projects at once with attention to detail and efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills.
Submit a resume and cover letter by April 15 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 8-16 hours per week.