Marketing, Communications, and Events Intern

Troy, NY (On-site)

$16/hr – $18/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support the Chamber's Marketing team as a student intern focused on social media, content creation, and event support.

  • Own: assist with maintaining active social media accounts and basic event content creation.
  • Must-have: Experience in Canva or equivalent graphic design platform.
  • Standout: Collaboration with the Vice President and ability to manage multiple tasks in a team setting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist the marketing department with maintaining active social media accounts.
  • Assist with the creation of social media graphics using Canva that adhere to brand guidelines.
  • Support email marketing campaigns using HubSpot to communicate Chamber news and events.
  • Assist with copywriting for emails and social media posts.
  • Assist with creating content for events and member services in a way that is clear, concise, and consistent.
  • Update website content when necessary.
  • Assist with planning and executing Chamber events.
  • Basic video/audio editing in adobe or equivalent program.
  • Maintain consistent communication with the marketing department, Vice President to ensure work is being done to organizational standards.
  • Ability to attend Chamber events as needed.

Requirements

  • Current undergraduate student majoring in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business Administration or similar major.
  • Able to commit to 15-20hrs per week.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic video/audio editing skills.
  • Basic website editing skills.
  • Strong writing skills (grammar, punctuation, and overall message).
  • Coachable and strong-work ethic.
  • Works well as a member of a team.

Preferred

  • Ability to think strategically and anticipate the needs of the organization.
  • Ability to think independently and make decisive sound decisions.
  • Advanced video/audio editing skills.
  • Advanced website editing skills.
  • Hubspot CRM and website management experience.
  • Previous internship experience with a non profit or Chamber of Commerce.
Rensselaer County Regional Chamber logo

Rensselaer County Regional Chamber

The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the principal business, civic and economic development agency for the Rensselaer Gateway communities. Founded in 1900, the Chamber represents nearly 800 diverse businesses and community organizations employing nearly 40,000 professionals. The Chamber serves all its members -- from sole proprietors to corporations with thousands of people -- with programs and services designed to inform, educate and assist them in reaching their full business potential.The Rensselaer Gateway communities include Rensselaer County, the cities of Cohoes and Watervliet, and the villages of Green Island and Waterford. Historically, the Rensselaer Gateway is considered the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution; today it is a hub of modern global information businesses. Many leading high technology companies are headquartered here, along with thousands of small entrepreneurial businesses and a network of university-supported incubator businesses.The Rensselaer Gateway is proud to be home to many cultural institutions, outdoor recreational sites and seasonal sporting adventures. We are within easy distance of the Adirondacks and the Catskills and the Green Mountains of Vermont. In addition, our communities are home to some of the best restaurants in the Northeast.Welcome to Rensselaer County..."Life Looks Good From Here!"

Troy, New York, USA
18 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.3%
Direct
40.8%
Referral
6.2%
Social
13.2%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~18

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (11% of company)