Marketing Communications Intern

US-IA-Grundy Center

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Req #: 164439
Type: Part Time Temporary

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Schedule: 2 days per week

Mid-May to Mid-August

The position of Marketing Communications Intern is to offer practical learning experience for college students interested in communications, marketing, public relations, and/or advertising and the intern will provide project support to the Marketing Communications Department

Responsibilities:

Provides Support for Communications Staff

* Assists with development of department projects, including news releases, articles, social media, fliers, special events and activities.
* Assists with event planning an execution, including promotion, preparation and day of support.
* Provides administrative support for department projects, as assigned.
* Proofs materials to assure accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and assist in editing and formatting written communications materials such as articles, blog posts, social media posts, ad copies, fliers, etc.
* Drafts blog posts, news releases and copy for publications and brochures and/or helps design social media graphics, fliers, posters, displays, etc.
* Assists with event planning an execution, including promotion, preparation and day of support
* Maintains well-organized files to assure the availability and retrieval of documents generated through work on assigned projects.
* Uses word processing technology to accurately and efficiently produce correspondence, reports and other printed materials in consistent and attractive formats.
* Organized assigned projects to ensure efficient use of department procedures, budgets and staff
* Demonstrates the initiative to organize multiple assignments simultaneously.
* Consistently meets all deadlines.

Potential Projects

* Graphic Design - Projects assigned and could encompass event fliers, social media graphics, and Fall Fling items (such as table numbers, name tags, posters, etc.)
* Web Content - Work under supervision to move content over to new site map. Assist with any basic web updates needed be transitioning to new website
* Social Media - Posts, stories, photos
* Blog Content - Draft content for GCMH blog, monthly health observances that tie back to GCMH services
* Event Planning/Management - Coordinate and support events such as Walk with a Doc, parades, golf outings, etc. Begin work on Fall Fling items if time allows before completion of internship

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: 

* Current enrollment in an accredited program, majoring in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related degree
* GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
* Human relations and team skills.
* Possesses telephone skills, including answering telephones promptly, receiving and handling inquiries, accurately recording messages and assisting communications staff in responses and actions.
* Proficient in the use of traditional office equipment, including Word and Excel, desktop design/publishing/graphics software, and email systems.

Preferred: 

* Previous internship or job shadow experience
* Proficient in design programs such as InDesign and Canva.
			
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