Internship - Marketing

Southeastern Indiana YMCA; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership discounts

Discount on SIYMCA programs

Job summary

The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is seeking a Marketing & Social Media Intern for part-time work. This role emphasizes creativity and the ability to engage with the community through social media.

As a part of our supportive team, you will create content for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, assist in community engagement initiatives, and enhance marketing collateral. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for marketing.

This position offers flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts on programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled high school student registered with the Indiana Work & Learn account.
• Aspirations of working in Marketing with related coursework.
• Able to lift 30 lbs. and be in various positions during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for SIYMCA social media accounts.
• Research and draft posts for community engagement.
• Help coordinate community initiatives and events.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Social media experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Currently enrolled high school student

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

WHY SIYMCA?

At Southern Indiana YMCA, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT

SIYMCA has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Marketing & Social Media Intern within our team. We truly exercise a people‑first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our members begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, a collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

If you are a dedicated and ambitious individual looking to gain valuable experience and exposure to a career in Marketing, we encourage you to apply for this internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Creating social media content (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on SIYMCA social media accounts.
• Researching and drafting posts for the SIYMCA social media accounts.
• Researching, interviewing, and authoring content for marketing collateral.
• Actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement.
• Help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring onsite attendance.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled high school student and registered with Indiana Work & Learn account.
• Aspirations of working in the field of Marketing and appropriate coursework toward this path.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and detail oriented. Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts).
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Creative, flexible, self‑directed, problem solver with an attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly.
• Must be able to work in‑person approximately 3 days a week totaling 8–15 hours per week.
• Must have personal vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials.
• Ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography required.

Core Competencies

• Community: Makes member and community needs paramount and does everything in his/her power to engage and partner with members and community to exceed expectations.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met with intended impact.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community while continuing to build and nurture strategic relationships.

Benefits We Offer

• Part‑Time Status
• Membership discounts
• Discount on SIYMCA programs

What Sets Us Apart

Employee development: We offer professional development opportunities through on‑site education sessions and TEACH Scholarships available to eligible employees for the pursuit of an early childhood education degree or certification.

We Take Care of Our Team: Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well‑being.

We Support Each Other: Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.

SIYMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.