Marketing Intern - Community Relations

Ameritas; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking a Marketing Intern - Community Relations to assist with development, production and implementation of the Company's corporate relations both internally and externally. This internship will begin in May 2027 and is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE.

You will support donation budgets, collaborate with local nonprofits, help craft sponsorship messaging, manage relations databases, and assist with internal/external communications while gaining exposure to event planning and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college program at least half-time studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality or related field.
• Commit to a 12-month internship with full-time in summer and part-time during the school year.
• Full-time hours: 30-40 hours/week; Part-time: 15-20 hours/week.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to adapt to change, build relationships, and take initiative.
• Interest in event planning, design and administrative work.
• Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and track donation budgets.
• Connect and collaborate with local nonprofit organizations and their staff.
• Assist with community sponsorship messaging, tracking, research and planning.
• Manage community relations databases using Ameritas' digital platform.
• Provide support in writing internal and external communications.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Adaptability

Relationship building

Initiative

Education

College student enrolled in Marketing/PR/Communications/Hospitality

Tools

Ameritas digital platform

Job description

Ameritas is looking for a Marketing Intern - Community Relations to drive the business by assisting the team in the development, production and implementation of the Company's corporate relations both internally and externally. This intern will ensure the Company's brand is properly and consistently represented through community partnerships.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship will begin in May 2027. This is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do

• Process and track donation budgets
• Connect and collaborate with local nonprofit organizations and their staff
• Assist with community sponsorship messaging, tracking, research and planning
• Manage community relations databases using Ameritas' digital platform
• Provide support in writing internal and external communications
• Other projects as assigned

What you bring

• Must be enrolled in a college program at least half-time as defined by your institution for the entire duration of the internship studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality or another related field.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
• Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change, build strong relationships, and take initiative
• Interest in event planning, design, and administrative work
• Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.