Position Summary
Job Summary The Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce would like to request a marketing, social media, or graphic design intern for the fall and spring semester (2024-2025).
The intern may work for the Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce at Sire Advertising’s office in Downtown Selinsgrove. The student can work with the creative team to improve the SACC marketing, social, and website presence.
This opportunity would allow a student to learn how to learn how to account manage a non-profit organization while working to promote and market the Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce.
The SACC is a 100-year-old Chamber of Commerce looking to promote their organization to the community and beyond. As a non-profit group run by volunteers the organization would benefit by working with a student to improve their brand awareness, ties to the community, and working to promote the special events to the businesses.
The intern will work with our Vice President, Shawn Felty who owns Sire Advertising and the marketing committee on a marketing plan to improve the Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce. Specific Responsibilities :
As the Graphic Design and Social Media Intern, you will play a vital role in enhancing our digital presence and community engagement.
Your key responsibilities will include :
- Social Media Management : Develop and curate content for our Facebook and Instagram accounts, including exploring new opportunities such as creating engaging reels and other innovative social media formats.
- Website Updates : Regularly update and maintain our website using Square Space, ensuring content is fresh, accurate, and visually appealing.
- Email Correspondence : Assist in crafting and sending out email campaigns through MailChimp, keeping our community informed about upcoming events, news, and important updates.
- Design & Production : Create eye-catching flyers and posters to promote events, programs, and initiatives, both online and in print.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Social Media : Facebook, Instagram, and explore new opportunities (reels, etc.)
- Website updates : Square Space
- Email correspondence : MailChimp
- Create flyers and posters
Required Qualifications Learning Objectives
Social Media Strategy & Implementation :
- Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance the Chamber’s online presence on Facebook and Instagram, focusing on increasing engagement and follower growth.
- Learn how to create and produce video content tailored for different platforms to broaden outreach and appeal to a wider audience.
Content Creation & Management :
- Gain skills in designing and curating engaging content for social media platforms, ensuring alignment with the Chamber’s brand and messaging.
- Explore and experiment with new content formats, such as video reels, to diversify the Chamber’s communication channels.
Email Marketing & Audience Engagement :
- Learn how to design and implement email campaigns to promote events, announcements, and member engagement using platforms like MailChimp.
- Develop strategies to increase subscriber sign-ups via the Chamber’s website and other channels, contributing to a more effective and wide-reaching communication network.
Website Optimization & Communication Channels :
- Acquire experience in updating and managing the Chamber’s website, ensuring that it serves as a central hub for information and member interaction.
- Identify and implement additional communication avenues to improve member involvement and awareness of Chamber activities, events, and initiatives.
Education First year, Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors. All Majors. Experience No experience required. Experience with Copywriting, Graphic Design, and Marketing preferred.
Location This position consists of a combination of onsite work at the Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce and remote work which can be completed on SU campus.
Additional Requirements
- This position is paid $11.00 / hour with an estimated 8 hours weekly.
- To learn more please contact Jed Carr at [email protected] .
Physical Demand
Working conditions are indoors.
Preferred Qualifications