The Intern provides support for Main Street Bernardsville with the coordination and execution of special events, programs, and promotions; and helps with the development of Social Media Marketing and Marketing Email campaigns.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter looking for experience in marketing/communications, and event planning/coordination
- The intern must manage multiple priorities simultaneously, be able to work independently, and have strong organizational, writing, and communication skills while adhering to programmatic deadlines
- Working towards a BA or BS degree in communications, marketing, or a relevant field
- Strong project management ability, particularly with diverse stakeholders
- Experience with event planning and coordination, and familiarity working with vendors, volunteers and seasonal staff
- Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, and other cloud based word processing platforms
- Familiarity with MailChimp, Word Press and website management systems
- Experienced with building content and managing social media including: Facebook, Twitter,
- Knowledgeable with marketing strategies, media relations, and digital marketing
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and stakeholders
- Ability to generate new and imaginative ideas
- Excellent oral communications, customer service, business and creative writing skills
- Strategic thinker, progressive problem solver, and the ability adapt to change
- Flexible schedule: must be able to work on some weekends, evenings and mornings as necessary
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Intern provides support for Main Street Bernardsville’s special events, programs, and promotions; and helps with the development of Social Media Marketing and Marketing Email campaigns
- The intern helps with communication with the downtown business owners and managers to promote involvement in business/retail events.
- Aids the Executive Director in the development, organization, and execution of programs and events that align with DB missions and supports the organization s goals
- Writes/edits designated DB publications including newsletters, press releases, and calendar
- Creates and monitors content for social media including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
- Aids in the coordination of community outreach in support of events and programs
- Aids in the collection of data to evaluate programs, events, and digital media campaigns to inform analytics reporting
- Shares the responsibility of being on-site staff for designated organizational activities
- Helps with the updating of district business/property owner list
- General office responsibilities include phone, filing, mail/email inquiries, office supplies