Governor's Summer Intern WRSP Marketing and Communications
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Job Location:
Nelspruit - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Governors Summer Internship Program (GSI):
The Governors Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees resume building and soft skills workshops agency head panels and much more.
About the White River State Park:
White River State Park located in downtown Indianapolis welcomes nearly 5 million visitors a year to its world-class attractions. Greenspaces trails trees and waterways co-mingle alongside cultural educational and recreational attractions across 250 beautiful acres. Attractions at White River State Park include Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park IMAX Theater Indianapolis Zoo Indiana State Museum Eiteljorg Museum NCAA Hall of Champions Central Canal and Indians Baseball at Victory Field. To learn more about the Park and stay up to date on events visit .
Role Overview:
This position works with the White River State Park marketing and communications team on the execution of the parks marcom strategy and interacts frequently with park attractions and the Indianapolis tourism industry. The candidate selected should have a desire to grow their career in tourism marketing and/or communications.
Hourly Rate:
The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those who do not hold a bachelors degree & $17.24 for those that hold a bachelors degree or higher by the time the internship starts.
A Day in the Life:
- Assist the events team with marketing special events and greenspace rentals
- Create engaging social media content
- Help build and maintain the parks photo and video library
- Create graphics for upcoming events
- Research and assist with creating newsletters media pitches and press releases
- Participate in meetings to benefit current and future park initiatives
- Update the White River State Park website
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Executive Director
- Work occasional shifts in the parks Visitor Center
What were looking for:
- Integrity and timeliness
- Experience with copywriting photography videography graphic design and/or social media management
- Customer service skills for interacting with park visitors
- Detail-oriented
- Creative problem-solvers
- Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously to meet overlapping deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Flexible schedule
What Youll Need for Success:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.
- Academic work in related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline
- Ability to build relationships establish credibility and influence leaders at all levels
- Ability to conduct well-informed research
- Ability to solve complex critical problems
- Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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