College Intern - Business, Marketing - Lakeland Electric Marketing
Salary : $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location : Employment Services, FL
Job Type : Part Time Temporary
Job Number : 500120-25-07
Department : Lakeland Electric
Division : CS-Utility Marketing Manager 2071890000
Opening Date : 10 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : NA
Description
Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. Specific activities vary by department. Work is performed under direct supervision.
This intern position is with Lakeland Electric's Marketing group. Primary location is the Lakeland Electric Administration Building on Lemon Street. Interns can work up to 30 hours per week. This internship begins in November.
Essential Functions
- Assist with Lakeland Electric's Community Giving initiatives and events
- Organize and manage ongoing photo archive projects, social media projects, and event coordination needs
- Provide professional support such as tracking and charting citywide performance measures; develop tracking methods and gather performance data
- Perform self-reading as assigned, correcting errors as they are found
- Conduct special studies in conjunction with a project, analyze data and make recommendations based upon studies
- Able to work nights and weekends
Additional Responsibilities :
Perform related work as requiredQualifications (Education, Training and Experience)
Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree seeking program related to Business, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations in an accredited college or universityRequired : Resum requiredSpecial Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseKnowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and efficientlyAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees and the general publicSolutions oriented with the ability to think outside-the-boxKnowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Office SuitesExperience in Canva, Adobe Pro, or Illustrator are beneficial, but not requiredSkill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when neededWorking Environment / Conditions :
Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operationsThe job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazardsThe job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speakingAll City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and / or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.The City of Lakeland is an equal opportunity / equal access employer and a drug free workplaceThere are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.