PHINIZY CENTER MARKETING INTERN (PART-TIME)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Hourly - Paid internship, $10-$12 depending on experience

HOURS: 15-20 hours per week between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday with some weekend and evening hours as needed. Spring internship: from January – May 2025

REPORTS TO: Administrative & Marketing Coordinator and Park & Volunteers Director

APPLICATION DUE: Open until position fills. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Phinizy Center marketing internship position will provide an intern with experience and practice in social media marketing and planning by producing quality content for Phinizy Center’s social media platforms and by monitoring its performance. The marketing intern will ensure ongoing excellence and develop new opportunities in Phinizy Center’s marketing and social media initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with all Phinizy Center departments to schedule and publish content relevant to programs, events, facilities, services, park grounds, etc.
• Creates engaging content and compelling graphics through stories, reels, posts,
• Develops social media campaigns to promote Phinizy Center’s events and assists with their design and execution.
• Assists with managing and monitoring Phinizy Center’s social media channels and activities, which include but are not limited to responding to comments and re-sharing relevant content as
• Makes use of analytic tools to track social media engagement and identify high-performing ideas and campaigns.
• Assists in gathering images and videos to be used in
• Assists with managing the Phinizy Center’s social media content
• Other duties as DESIRABLE JOB PREREQUISITES

Education/Qualifications:

• Marketing degree-seeking student
• In-depth working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, as well as design software (Adobe Suite/Canva)
• Strong computer and smartphone competency
• Demonstrates interest in the outdoors/the environment/the mission of Phinizy Center for Water Sciences

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting and set high performance and quality standards, which enable the team to be successful
• Takes initiative and has a high level of responsibility and accountability
• Effectively communicates orally and written with co-workers, supervisors, the public, and all other customers, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities
• Strong customer service ethic in delivery of services
• Upbeat and engaging with strong public speaking skills
• Punctual with good time management skills
• An appreciation for and understanding of natural habitats and systems; comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physical ability to handle heat
• Knowledge of applications related to social media platforms
• Knowledge of standard office practices and basic computer skills, and ability to apply such knowledge of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations
• Comfortable around bugs and other wildlife we may come across at the park

License(s) or Special Requirements:

• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must possess reliable camera/phone with camera capable of quality photos

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the intern is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and will be exposed to the outdoor elements such as heat, rain, and insects. Hiking and wading (with waders) will be required at times to gather content for social medias.

TO APPLY: Send your Resume and Reference Contact Information to Estelle Gibson, Administrative and Marketing Coordinator: estelle@phinizycenter.org