Student - Communications Intern

Purdue University; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

Coates Inc is offering a Student - Communications Intern position in Gary, Indiana. This role involves assisting in marketing and communication strategies, updating social media channels, and designing promotional materials. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a firm grasp of social media tools, and proficiency in Adobe design software. The internship offers 5-10 hours per week at a pay rate of $12.00/hour, making it an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate, proficient in tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Firm grasp of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
• Self-starter with innovative ideas and exceptional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, writing, and managing e-blasts and e-newsletters.
• Design event/program fliers and marketing materials.
• Update the organization's website with current events.

Skills

Social media tools and platforms

Communication skills

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Photoshop

HTML and content management

Time management

Writing ability

Education

PNW Work-Study Student

Job description

Job Title: Student - Communications Intern

City: Gary

Job Description:

Job Summary

Coates Inc seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to allow the intern’s experience and creativity to shine in various aspects of marketing while working in a fun and professional work environment. The Coates Inc Communications Internship is a professional skills internship to assist the Executive Director in implementing organizational communications and marketing strategies. The Communications Intern will work independently and in a team to fulfill organizational goals and initiatives related to programming, events, and increasing the organization’s social media presence.

Start Date: Fall 2026/ Spring 2027

Hours: 5-10 hours/week, including weekly planning meetings with the supervisor

Pay: $12.00/hour

Qualifications

• Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Facebook, Instagram etc.
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications a plus
• Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Canva, and Photoshop is highly desired.
• Knowledge of HTML, website content management, and graphic design
• Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling marketing materials to support college and careerprogramming
• Self-starter, good time management, creative, with the ability to communicate in a professional
  manner
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team
• Possess skills at initiating innovative ideas and judging correctly what will appeal to targetaudiences
• Exceptional writing ability and experience with writing stories
• Be creative and resourceful
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, writing, and managing e-blasts and e-newsletters.
• Implement an annual communication calendar
• Update organization website using Godaddy with current events, relevant news, etc.
• Design event/program fliers, graphics, video and other marketing material
• Create sponsorship and fundraising literature
• Update and maintain the organizations social media presence, including daily monitoring, posting,
  scheduling and reporting social media metrics and creating goals for success
• Provide input for creative marketing strategies and social media campaigns
• Manage editorial and event calendars
• Manage photo and video content
• Foster relationships with local media and help draft press releases and reach out for eventmarketing
• Create online advertisements as needed
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications

Bilingual is a plus.

Education

• PNW Work-Study Student

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt