Marketing & Communications Intern

Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support its digital marketing, external communications, and design activities. The intern will create and curate social media content, maintain marketing materials and the website, assist with communications and media tracking, and support photo and video editing.

What you'll do:

• Social media content curation and creation
• Maintain and report on marketing calendar and analytics
• Update and maintain JVS website
• File management - Filing and organizing press releases, client stories and photo library
• Writing, editing, reviewing, and tracking internal and external communications
• Photo & video editing assistance
• Media tracking - traditional and social media
• Other duties as needed
• Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor

What they're looking for:

• Skills in using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, Adobe Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, Davinci, and Wordpress
• Semester long internship but flexible depending on candidate's needs
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines; able to effectively prioritize, delegate, and execute multiple tasks
• Ability to be self-directed and highly flexible in daily work
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that is multicultural and multilingual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external collaborators
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Docs and internet-based communication
• Must have a valid Missouri or Kansas Driver's License and a verified safe driving record and reliable means of transportation for local travel. Must provide a copy of license
• Position requires some flexibility in schedule, with some weekends and/or evenings required
• Occasional travel to community events, public service providers, and other service locations will be necessary. Use of personal vehicle is necessary with mileage reimbursement
• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Position requires frequent bending, squatting, sitting, standing, pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving items that may weigh up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

• 10 to 20 hours/week preferred, but willing to accommodate for school and/or work schedules.
• Semester long internship but flexible depending on candidate’s needs.
• The intern is eligible for academic credit; fulfillment of academic requirements will be the responsibility of the intern. JVS will provide the necessary internship description and performance review upon request.
• Use of personal vehicle is necessary with mileage reimbursement.