Marketing Educator Summer Intern
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for a summer intern to support its Organic and Regenerative Agriculture programming through content creation marketing and field engagement activities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with marketing and promotion of Extension programs through news articles social media short videos and photography
- Shadowing Extension Educators and Faculty during organic and regenerative agriculture events farm visits and research or demonstration plots
- Capturing and documenting photos and videos of agricultural programming and initiatives
- Collaborating with the Field and Forage Crops Team and Marketing and Communications Specialist to develop and share content
- Creating and maintaining a social media content calendar to highlight educator and researcher work
- Assisting in storytelling efforts to better communicate Extension resources to farmers and stakeholders
- Supporting events such as Farming for Success Ag Progress Days and organic field days
- Organizing naming and storing digital media files for long-term use
- Completing an end-of-internship report and any required deliverables
Desired Outcomes:
- Intern gains skills in agricultural marketing content creation and digital storytelling
- Increased understanding of organic and regenerative agriculture practices
- Improved educator confidence in sharing research and program impacts through digital tools
- Creation of reusable media assets for current and future Extension programming
Requirements:
- Interest in agriculture communications marketing or related field
- Applicant must have a valid drivers license and personal vehicle to travel.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Basic understanding of photography videography and content creation tools
- Computer skills specifically with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint and Office 365
- Have the ability to work as part of the Extension team as well as to work independently and have the ability to follow procedures as determined by Penn State Extension
Compensation:
- $16/hour plus fringe
- Approximately 289 total hours (about 36 hours/week for 8 weeks)
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
Intern
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