Community Engagement Assistant

Apex Service Partners; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Service Partners seeks a playful, outgoing Community Engagement Intern to support outreach, partnerships and local events in our markets. This part-time role (15–25 hours/week) helps drive volunteer initiatives, sponsorships, and brand awareness while working with the Community Engagement Manager and Regional Social Media Specialist.

The ideal candidate is organized, people-oriented, and excited to represent the company at community events.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Business, Sports Management, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field is highly encouraged.
• Previous experience in customer service, event planning, student organizations, volunteer leadership, nonprofit work, marketing, or community involvement is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and events.
• Comfortable representing the company at community events and networking functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, chambers of commerce, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups.
• Attend networking events, ribbon cuttings, trade shows, and community functions.
• Support the Community Engagement Manager in developing local partnerships and identifying community involvement opportunities.
• Assist with coordinating sponsorships, partnership activations, and maintaining communication with community partners.
• Track partnership commitments and help measure community impact.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and community service projects.
• Work with the Regional Social Media Specialist to identify content opportunities and capture photos, videos, and event highlights.
• Gather customer, employee, and community success stories that showcase the company's values and strengthen brand awareness.
• Help coordinate event logistics, scheduling, and other administrative tasks related to community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of community events, sponsorships, partnerships, and volunteer activities.
• Assist with tracking engagement metrics, event outcomes, and preparing reports on community initiatives.
• Support the overall planning and execution of community engagement efforts to ensure successful events and partnerships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Public representation

MS Office

Social media awareness

Education

Marketing/Communications degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Community Engagement Marketing Internship

Position Overview

We areseeking an outgoing, relationship-driven Community Engagement Intern to support our community outreach efforts and help strengthen our presence in the markets we serve. This part-time role assistswith community partnerships, sponsorships, local events, and volunteer initiatives whilerepresentingthe company in a positive and professional manner.

The ideal candidate enjoys meeting new people, is highly organized, and is passionate about making a positive impactinthe community. Working closely with the Community Engagement Manager and Regional Social Media Specialist, this role helps execute community engagement initiatives that align with the company's values and business goals.

What You'll Do

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Assistin building andmaintainingrelationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, chambers of commerce, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups.

• Attend withthe company atselectnetworking events, ribbon cuttings, trade shows, and community functions.

• Support the Community Engagement Manager in developing local partnerships andidentifyingcommunity involvement opportunities.

• Assistwith coordinating sponsorships, partnership activations, and maintaining communication with community partners.

• Track partnership commitments and help measure community impact.

Community Programs & Brand Support

• Assistin coordinating volunteer opportunities, community service projects, scholarships, donations, and other outreach initiatives.

• Encourage employee participation in community events and volunteer activities.

• Work with the Regional Social Media Specialist toidentifycontent opportunities and capture photos, videos, and event highlights.

• Gather customer, employee, and community success stories thatshowcasethe company's values and strengthen brand awareness.

Event Coordination & Administrative Support

• Help coordinate eventlogistics, scheduling, and other administrative tasks related to community engagement.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of community events, sponsorships, partnerships, and volunteer activities.

• Assistwith tracking engagement metrics, event outcomes, and preparing reports on community initiatives.

• Support the overall planning and execution of community engagement efforts to ensure successful events and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Business, Sports Management, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field is highly encouraged.

• Previousexperience in customer service, event planning, student organizations, volunteer leadership, nonprofit work, marketing, or community involvement is preferred but notrequired.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and events.

• Comfortablerepresentingthe company at community events and networking functions.

• Proficientin Microsoft Office and familiar with social media platforms.

• This is a part-time position, averaging 15-25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based on community events and business needs. Some evening and weekend availability will berequiredto support local events and outreach activities.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $15.00/Hr.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $15.00/Hr.