Community Involvement Intern

EMC Insurance; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

EMC Insurance offers a summer internship in the Marketing & Communications department in Des Moines. You will work with the Community Involvement Manager and Coordinator to support events, community partnerships, and volunteer opportunities.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail, with exposure to project coordination and content creation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant major in communications, PR or related field.
• Completion of junior year is required.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Related coursework preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Summer full-time paid internship in Marketing & Communications.
• Assist with EMC-sponsored community events and coordinate details with partner organizations.
• Maintain and promote volunteer opportunities, and communicate Volunteer Time Off (VTO) options.
• Support the annual workplace giving campaign with planning and communications.
• Assist the Marketing & Communications team with project coordination, copywriting and proofreading.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Major in Communications/Public Relations or related field

Completion of junior year

GPA 3.0+

Related coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts - always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro

What to Expect

Our team plans to begin interviewing candidates on October1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed throughout the recruiting process, though interested students are encouraged to apply early for consideration.

Essential Functions

• Summer full-time paid internship working alongside the Community Involvement Manager and Community Involvement Coordinator within the Marketing & Communications department.
• Assists with EMC-sponsored community events as needed, including coordinating details with partner organizations, drafting communications, securing event materials, etc.
• Maintains current list of volunteer opportunities for EMC team members, coordinates group volunteer activities as needed and drafts communications to promote Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit.
• Supports EMC’s annual Community workplace giving campaign by collaborating with the Community committee to plan and execute engaging virtual and in-person activities, and developing a comprehensive communications plan.
• Supports the larger Marketing & Communications department by performing other work as assigned, including project coordination, copywriting and proofreading.

Education & Experience

• Major in Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Completion of junior year.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Related course work required.
• Experience coordinating large projects or events preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Good personal computer knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Why should you choose to apply for a position at EMC?

• More than 105 years of financial strength and stability.
• Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America.
• Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America.
• Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback.
• Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best.
• Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually.
• Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards.
• Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs.
• Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements.
• EMC complies with labor law requirements.
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