| Job Title: |
Communications Intern |
| Classification: |
Part Time |
| Department: |
Communications & Development |
| Reports To: |
Marketing & Communications Mgr. |
| Direct Report: |
N/A |
| Contact Email: |
development@sciowa.org |
| Scope: |
Intern will assist with duties as assigned by Communications & Development Teams. This is an excellent opportunity for any student seeking a broad range of introductory experiences within general business communications and community relations. |
| Responsibilities: |
Potentially including, but not limited to:
o Help grow SCI presence through social media
o Assist with website and email campaigns (html knowledge not required)
o Submit SCI events to community calendars and partners
o Field community giveaway requests and process charitable donations
o Brainstorm and help fulfill agreements between SCI and promotional partners
o Represent SCI team at external venues and community events
o Attend internal special events and assist in event operations
o Distribute marketing/promotional items as needed
o Organize email databases and website usage reports
o Market and product research implementation
o Assist with collateral production (trimming, stuffing, laminating, hanging signage)
o Other duties as assigned, depending upon personal strengths/interests
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| Requirements: |
o High School Diploma or G.E.D.
o College coursework in Communication Studies, Business, Marketing, Journalism/English or other related field
Desired skills:
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail
o Thorough knowledge of social networking websites and strong computer skills
o Ability to work with little supervision but work collaboratively with different team members
o Willingness to try new things and assist with a wide variety of tasks
o Enthusiasm and energy; out-of-the-box thinker
o General understanding and knowledge of Des Moines area preferred
o NOTE: This internship does NOT require prior knowledge of or coursework in science-related fields.
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| Working Hours: |
o Primarily weekday daytime hours; some evening and weekend hours required
o Duration of internship: Fall 2010
o Number of hours to be determined by candidate’s internship program requirements
o Specific time schedule is flexible and will depend upon candidate’s availability
Compensation
This internship is NOT paid an hourly wage. Alternate benefits include:
o 1-year One + One Membership to SCI
o 2 free IMAX tickets to each film showing through duration of internship
o Free parking in downtown Des Moines through duration of internship
Submit resume and cover letter no later than August 29, 2010 to development@sciowa.org |