PR Intern Job Posting
WHAT: PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
WHERE: University Sustainability Office
WHEN: Position available immediately.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Intern will support Outreach and Communications team for University Sustainability Office in their efforts to promote events, achievements and actions by NC State University in regards to sustainability. Intern will gain experience in branding, marketing, public relations and public speaking.
The Publicity Intern will assist in all aspects of daily publicity duties including, but not limited to: updating social networking sites; mitigating two sites into one; updating multiple web sites; maintaining and updating publicity resources and databases; acting as a liaison with certain campus groups; designing, ordering and organizing press and event materials; gathering program information and metrics; researching publicity and sponsorship opportunities; assisting at program events; and writing press releases and/or news articles. Candidates who demonstrate a genuine interest in, and knowledge of, sustainability and/or energy conservation are preferred.
Must be familiar with the following computer applications: Dreamweaver, InDesign and/or Illustrator and/or Photoshop, Word and Excel, as well as internet research/search engines. Should have experience speaking in front of groups, working with XHMTL, the Adobe Suite, video and audio editing, graphic design and writing press releases.
Accountability and Check-In:
- Follow the internship guidelines as provided by North Carolina State University
- Attend weekly University Sustainability Office staff meeting
- Be accessible by phone and email
- Have all materials released to the media and/or organizations finalized by the Outreach and Communications Coordinator
This is a part-time position and could be anywhere from 10-20 hours a week. We are seeking one candidate to fill the position but are open to splitting the duties between two qualified individuals. If we split duties, each would be asked to work 10 hours a week. Pay is not to exceed $10/hour.
Please submit resumes and cover letters to: david_dean@ncsu.edu
Position is open until filled.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.