Event PlanningCommunications Intern - IE

Working Title: Event Planning/Communications Intern IE

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Office of Economic & Community Development

Department: 540856 The Region 8 View

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15

Is this a JMU only positionN/A

Is this a grantfunded positionYes. This is a grantfunded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:04/09/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 fulltime instructional faculty.

General Information:

JMUs Office of Economic & Community Development discovers opportunities for partnership develops connections and activates networks with resources and creativity to promote economic and community vitality. Located in downtown Harrisonburg at JMUs Ice House we foster collaborations that advance the talent pipeline and community quality of life.

The Valley Internship Experience Workgroup (VIEW) initiative is part of a statewide effort to expand paid and creditbearing student internships and other workbased learning opportunities in collaboration with Virginia employers. The Virginia Talent Opportunity Partnership (VTOP) facilitates the readiness of students employers and institutions of higher education to participate in internship and workbased learning. The VIEW is working to significantly increase the number of internship and workbased learning programs currently available in the Shenandoah Valley (GO Virginia Region 8.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with marketing and outreach to include creating promotional fliers and social media posts writing success stories for newsletters attending networking events
Assist with event planning such as Virginia Intern Day and regional conferences/events
Assist with inperson and/or virtual meeting planning/prep
Assist with developing presentations and educational workshop content

Qualifications:

Intern qualifications/skills
Organizational skills
Communication and marketing

Education & experience
Successful progress in a college degree program
Interest or experience in marketing graphic design event planning communications student career services internships economic community or talent development preferred

Additional Posting Information:

Work hours & benefits
2040 hours/week during summer semester
815 hours/week during fall and/or spring semester
$15/hour
Potential to earn college credit if desired by intern
We offer flexibility to fit your work hours around your academic schedule
Primarily in person w/occasional remote work

Education & experience
Successful progress in a college degree program
Interest or experience in marketing graphic design event planning communications student career services internships economic community or talent development preferred

Apply
Complete job application including a cover letter and resume
Deadline to apply: open/ongoing

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degreeseeking students enrolled on at least a halftime basis 6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

EVerify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity:.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services ator You may also visit the Office of Disability Services located in the Student Success Center Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.