Part-Time Intern Communications and Engagement

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 19,980 - 28,456; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a PT Intern to join its marketing team in the dynamic realm of communications and engagement. This temporary internship provides hands-on experience in marketing initiatives, social media, and graphic design. The role is specifically available for currently enrolled students and requires up to 30 hours a week.

The ideal candidate will assist in marketing campaigns, manage social media accounts, and contribute to promotional material development. Strong communication skills and familiarity with graphic design are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Help manage social media accounts and content creation.
• Support development of promotional materials.
• Conduct research on industry trends.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with social media

Familiarity with graphic design tools

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled at Lone Star College

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: The PT Intern will work in the dynamic and engaging world of communications and engagement. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative person who is eager to learn, has relevant skills, and can quickly adapt to new tasks. This individual will work up to 30 hours per week depending on experience and skills as they collaborate with our team to gain hands‑on experience essential for communicating and marketing department initiatives via social media, video, and graphic design.

This position is a temporary internship available only to currently enrolled students. It is not intended to lead to full‑time employment upon graduation. Students interested in continued employment must apply for open positions and complete the standard hiring process.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns, strategies, and deliverables
2. Help manage social media accounts including content creation, graphic design, scheduling, and engagement
3. Support the development of promotional materials such as email, articles, digital ads, brochures, newsletters, and flyers
4. Assist in reviewing, maintaining and updating Knowledge Base articles, internal materials, communication resources, job aids and website
5. Assist with research on industry trends and marketing strategies to inform strategic decision–making
6. Assist in submitting information to various communication channels
7. Aid in organizing, coordinating, and promoting events and programs including providing on‑site support as needed
8. Perform administrative duties as needed to support the marketing and communications efforts
9. Assist in engaging with the community and stakeholders to enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation
10. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self‑motivated and able to handle new challenges without constant supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including copy writing
• Proficient with social media
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Familiarity with basic photography, videography, and editing to support digital content
• Multitasking and the ability to apply complex information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in learning new skills and taking on diverse tasks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Hands‑on experience in various aspects of marketing and communications

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• May regularly travel to different LSC locations

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be enrolled at Lone Star College as a student
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.58

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.