Social Media Marketing Intern

Job Summary About the Role

Deliver high quality marketing and communication to the residents regarding opportunities for recreation services and special events while adhering to the Districts safety and administrative policies and procedures.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

This position is well suited for someone with a pleasant personality and basic understanding of marketing and communications strategies.

Required: Current student of a university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Marketing or related field. Basic knowledge of the features and benefits provided to a community by a Park District. Work record must show reliability initiative tact professionalism and productivity. Must understand generally used software packages and social media functionality to create and distribute communication(s). Must possess valid drivers license and provide own transportation to and from work. Must have or complete Mandated Reporter Certification within 30 days of hire date.

Essential Functions of the Position

Park District Cornerstones

• Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park Districts safety and risk management program.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents colleagues the public PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
• Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
• Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Public Relations & Marketing Manager the Intern shall complete assigned duties to the best of their ability offering suggestions of better ways to accomplish tasks and be ever mindful of the best interests of the Park District and fellow employees. This position is parttime as defined within the Park Districts Personnel Manual. Generally described this position averages twenty hours per week on a seasonal basis. This position requires extensive knowledge and ability to:

• Work cooperatively and harmoniously the general public participants parents and fellow employees.
• Display professionalism in oral and written communications.
• Manage personal schedule combining prescheduled activities special events meetings and University requirements.
• Work with the Intern Supervisor to resolve difficult situations in a respectful positive manner.
• Attend weekend and evening programs and/or special events as required.
• Provide timely accurate paperwork and reporting.
• Encourage the safety of all program participants and fellow staff by following Park District Safety Guidelines.
• Develop guidelines or policy for social media use for the District and specific supervisors.
• Brainstorms creates and posts digital content for upcoming marketing use.
• Create a calendar timeline or project list of social media marketing for each platform and facility.
• Create a performance reporting system for tracking user traffic social media metrics and other quantifying data.
• Develop a strategy for researching industry trends and target audiences such as blogging influencers etc.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Position or Activity

Frequently

46100 of the time

Occasionally

1645 of the time

Rarely

015 of the time

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping/Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling/Feeling

X

Standing

X

Strength

130lbs

Requires a range of hearing and vision that allows the employee to safely complete the essential duties of the position with or without assistive devices corrective lenses and/or glasses and/or a reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement and Accommodations

The St Charles Park District is an equal opportunity employer under all state and federal laws and regulations. The job responsibilities are subject to accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require assistance or accommodation with the application process please contact the Business Department at.

The Park District offers the following benefits to all PartTime Category III employees:

• District Incentives
  • Paid Training
  • Discounts for Programs