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Marketing & Communications Intern

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Workforce Development

Hours Per Week: 15-20

Target Starting Date: May 2024

Rate of pay: $15.00/hour

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and two (2) creative samples to Becca Cruger, beccac@grandforks.org by March 1, 2024.

Creative samples can include writing, social media posts for an organizational account, video, photography, advertisements, etc.) If you don’t have past examples, it is ok to create new samples or mockups based on an imaginary brand.

Position Summary

The Grand Forks Region EDC is looking for a dynamic self-starter with a creative flair to support our promotion of the greater Grand Forks region. We believe in providing true experiential learning opportunities with a seat at the decision-making table. You’ll be responsible for brand management of the Greater Grand Forks: Way Cooler than You Think! talent attraction initiative (gfiscooler.com, @gfiscooler). Your role will include social media content creation, web content development, print media development, and marketing project management.

This internship will begin May 2024, 15-20 hours per week. Ideally, you would have the ability to work the internship at least through December 2024, with the option to extend. Rate of pay $15/hour.

Responsibilities

1. Coordination of Lifestyle Blog: Coordinate with a team of 5 guest writers for “What’s Cooler Today?”, a Grand Forks region lifestyle blog (gfiscooler.com/whats-cooler-today). Pitch content ideas, manage content calendar, coordinate writer schedules, create e-newsletter, upload photos.

2. Website Writing and Maintenance: Aid in updating, writing, and posting content for grandforksiscooler.com while using search engine optimization tactics

3. Social Media Content Creation & Management: Work with our team to create content calendar, pitch social posts, manage commenting, track analytics for @gfiscooler Facebook and Instagram

4. Design: Create promotional materials, newsletters, and social media graphics.

5. Photography & Videography (optional): Collect and create photos and videos for Cooler digital platforms. (if you are not skilled in photography or videography, please still apply!)

6. Event Management: Participate in events that promote Greater Grand Forks: Way Cooler than You Think! like career fairs, street fairs, and community events.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, business, entrepreneurship, or English; must be entering 3rd or 4th year status or graduate student. May be pursuing an alternative major if you have familiarity and skill in marketing and content creation.
Excellent writing skills with familiarization in social media applications
Experience with graphic design software (Canva/Adobe) helpful (but will train the right applicant)
Outstanding interpersonal, creative, organization, and communication skills
Highly self-motivated with the ability to multi-task effectively
Desire to share new ideas