Salary: $15.59 Hourly

About Us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About Our Opportunity

York County’s Economic Development Department is offering a Marketing Communications internship for a collegiate student interested in a career in business, marketing, communications, public administration, economic development or similar fields.

This paid, in-person internship will expose this individual to a variety of functions that will be beneficial in pursuing a career in a variety of industries, all while gaining real-world experience in economic development, community development, marketing, and communications.

Position Type: Internship, primarily in-office role

Hours: Maximum 20 hours per week; Flexible hours to complement college credit requirements

Compensation: $15.59 per hour

Length of Internship: 10 weeks; 20 hours per week

Summary

The Marketing Communications Internship focuses on creating content that supports communications through our website, various social media channels, e-newsletters and other communications applications to enhance the overall marketing and recruitment efforts of the department.

Focused Projects

Social Media / Website Research, profile and report on various audiences by social media platforms Working with Marketing Manager and staff, develop targeted communications and marketing campaigns and deliver via social media and website Made in York County Highlight a York County Growth Partner and/or Ally Profile YCED Resources and Services Highlight Community Assets - downtowns, business parks, etc. Top Facts / Did You Know Business Profiles Videos Outline best practices and process to develop reels / videos to be used in social media and website Identify apps / software and the platforms to use for video projects Marketing Infographics Research and recommend apps / software that can be used to work with infographics Delineate list of 10 to 20 topic areas that infographics can be obtained or developed and begin securing and organizing for use Powerpoint Review and assist YCED team in efforts to improve existing business recruitment powerpoint Improve images, graphics, info graphics, tables and charts Evaluate consistency and impact of slides Create / improve graphics so that it is easier to update when needed Newsletter Research other Economic Development agencies newsletters and report Best Practice ideas Content Frequency Style Impact

Desired Attributes And Skills

Great written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter and independent worker.
Strong attention to detail and proofreading
Some experience with design software such as Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator or related programs
Experience with YouTube & Vimeo
Trustworthy, dependable & self-starter

Requirements

About you

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
Enrolled undergraduate or graduate level student

Temporary employees: An employee who understands that he/she is hired for a limited period of time not to exceed six (6) calendar months, by agreement with the county and is not entitled to any county benefits. Exceptions to this policy must be recommended by the HR Director and approved by the County Manager based on a request from the department director.

Temporary Employee Benefits include participation in Employee Assistance Program, training, etc. For more information please contact Human Resources by emailing Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com

Annual Leave:Temporary employees do not accrue annual leave.

Sick Leave:Temporary employees will not accrue sick leave time.

Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

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