Marketing and Communications Intern (Lancaster)

South Central Power Company; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An energy cooperative is offering a paid internship in their Member Services Department. This opportunity is designed for college students majoring in public relations, communications, or marketing. Interns will assist with various marketing and communication needs, including content creation and community relations support. The internship lasts 3 to 6 months, allowing flexibility for candidates. Ideal interns are self-motivated with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be self-motivated with strong communication skills.
• Experience utilizing a computer is essential.
• Attention to detail is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist leaders in communications, community relations, and energy services.
• Support content creation for print and digital platforms.
• Job-shadow professionals in various job functions.
• Coordinate across departments on special projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Students majoring in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field

Job description

Job Type

Full time, NOT eligible for hybrid remote work

South Central Power Company is offering a paid internship with our Member Services Department. This position will prepare college students for entry into a marketing & communications career by providing opportunities to support the marketing & communication needs of the member service division of Ohio’s largest electric cooperative. Responsibilities will include assisting leaders in communications, community relations, energy services, and key accounts on special projects that involve content creation for print and digital platforms, writing and editing, web content creation and evaluation, supporting community relations for public events, and more.

The intern will also have the opportunity to job-shadow a variety of professionals in different job functions and settings to learn more about career opportunities in energy. Candidates must be self-motivated with communication skills and have a desire to further develop their knowledge of this field. Experience utilizing a computer and attention to detail is a must.

Students majoring in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field are encouraged to apply. This internship is expected to last a period of three to six months. A schedule will be determined based on the qualified candidate’s needs.

EEO – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

South Central Power is a drug free workplace.

We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates on work visas at this time.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.