Marketing & Communications Intern

Oklahoma; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support the Vice President of Strategic Communications and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. You will help create social media graphics, videography, photography, and press materials, and assist with event planning and execution.

This part-time internship (10-15 hours per week during the spring semester) offers hands-on experience across digital marketing, newsletters, website updates, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• College junior, senior or graduate student in nonprofit management, business, marketing or PR.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• High comfort with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's mission to tell Oklahoma's story.

Responsibilities

• Create appealing social posts with graphics, videos and reels to boost reach.
• Help manage annual and monthly social media calendars.
• Stay updated on social media trends and audio tracks for posts.
• Capture photos and videos of programs at the Museum to highlight donor impact.
• Build electronic newsletters from the org's database; design layout and reports.
• Design print and electronic marketing pieces for events and campaigns.
• Write and edit press releases for events and awards.
• Update the organization's website with copy, content and graphics.
• Collaborate with partner agencies, PR consultants and designers.
• Assist with external advertising contracts and event planning for OHOF activities.
• Support Road to 100 and centennial event planning functions.
• Perform other duties based on organizational needs and candidate's interests.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Teamwork & collaboration

OHOF mission enthusiasm

Education

College student in related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The marketing &communcations intern will assist the Vice President of Strategic Communications and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator with marketing activities related to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, including social media graphics, videography, photography, media writing, and event planning and execution.

REPORTSTO:

Marketing &Communications Coordinator

WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-time; 10-15 hours per week during the spring semester

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create appealing social media posts to increase reach and engagement of our audience, including graphics, videos and reels.
• Assist with managing the annual and monthly social media calendars.
• Stay on top of social media trends, including trending reels, transitions, and audio tracks for use in future posts.
• Take photos and videos of programs in action in the Museum to highlight the impact of donor giving.
• Create electronic newsletters utilizing the organization's database - compile content; design layout; and generate accurate distribution reports.
• Design print & electronic marketing pieces, including program flyers, fundraising mailers, postcards, event invitations, etc.
• Write and edit press releases for events and awards.
• Assist with updating the organization's website in a timely manner, including writing copy, uploading content, and designing graphics.
• Collaborate with partner marketing agencies, public relations consultants, and graphic designers.
• Assist with managing external advertising contracts to ensure full utilization of benefits.
• Assist with event planning functions for Road to 100 events and centennial activities.
• Perform other tasks based on the needs of the organization and the successful candidate's interests, skills, and experience.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• College junior, senior or graduate student, preferably in nonprofit management, business, marketing, public relations or another related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft products.
• High comfortability level with various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's mission to tell Oklahoma's story through its people.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; must have visual acuity to read and draft reports, memorandums, and other printed matter, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee will work year-round in both an office environment and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud; situations characteristic to working with school-age children are common; and travel to other sites within the metropolitan area are possible.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame (OHOF) is committed to modeling excellence and best practices to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The OHOF is dedicated to championing policies and practices that value all people and does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or religion.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Contract type

Internship

Compensation

$12.00 per hour; Possible college credit

FSLAstatus

Non-exempt

Department

Marketing

Location

Gaylord-Pickens Museum and offsite as needed