Job Title: Marketing & Events Specialist Intern
Employment Type: Part-time Internship
Reports to: Marketing Manager & Community Engagement Coordinator
Summer Internship: Beginning June 2 – August 20 10-15 hours per week
$13.00/hour
PCI eligible with UW-Stevens Point preferred
Must be available the week of August 11-16
United Way of Portage County is seeking a Marketing & Events Specialist Intern to help enhance awareness of our organization by using several marketing tactics and assist the Volunteer Center with the coordination of summer events. This paid internship will be tailored to the individual to help them grow and learn skills before entering the workforce.
You Have:
- Passion. To help make your community a better place.
- Relationship skills. You naturally build trusted relationships with others through thoughtful engagement and collaboration.
- A strong desire to learn. We are constantly growing and we’re never a finished product.
- Excellent communication abilities. Truthful and inviting verbal and written communication is at the heart of what we do.
- A bring-it-on attitude. We think big so we can do even bigger. The work we do at United Way of Portage County is positive and inspiring, and so are our people.
Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized with great attention to detail, and has strong interpersonal skills to perceive and react sensitively to the needs and interests of donors and volunteers. Graphic design, videography, or photography knowledge is a plus (but not required).
You Will:
- Assist with developing and posting social media posts highlighting the work of United Way.
- Assist in designing and writing content for monthly newsletters.
- Assist in designing materials for our 2025 annual campaign.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the United Way Website and Volunteersrock.org.
- Draft and send press releases to local media outlets.
- Writing editorial copy for print materials as well as the website.
- Help coordinate and lead teams of volunteers.
- Help plan, promote, and execute our summer events including:
- Community Diaper Drive
- Annual Campaign Kick-off
- Summer Sizzles
- Project Fresh Start
- Some administrative duties are also part of this position such as answering phone calls and emails.
- Assist in coordinating and seeking vendors for the United Way Annual GIVE AND GET Coupon Book
- Collaborate across departments and assist with creating marketing material for other internal programs.
Love Where You Work:
- Your contribution matters. This is a paid internship.
- We're in this together. We pride ourselves on the culture we've built and the support we have for one another. We love it here, and we know you will too.
- We’re Flexible. Create a schedule that works for you. Some mandatory hours during events, including August 11-16 for Project Fresh Start.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (up to one page long) explaining what community means to you.
Send all material to hannah@unitedwaypoco.org to apply.
Applications are due by April 28th