The New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) is the official non-profit organization tasked with leading economic development initiatives for the City of New Orleans. NOLABA is a public-private partnership between the City of New Orleans and private investors from the local community, and is the result of a long-term effort by the New Orleans business community to adapt national best practices in economic development.

The Marketing Interns will support the Marketing/Events Department on projects related to our events, social media, web revisions, graphic design, media relations and data management.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
▪ Assist in development and implementation of digital campaigns
▪ Assist in development and distribution of organizational email newsletter
▪ Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for optimizing social media campaigns
▪ Web Development: research, update and edit content on the website. A willingness to learn how to use digital strategies and software to optimize SEO
▪ Database management: research and compile lists, organize into usable format and load into CRM systems
▪ Content creation and curate digital marketing channels
▪ Attend events to Live-Tweet and/or Facebook
▪ Support with Event logistics - - including identifying and communicating with vendors; setting up event task lists; all aspects of setup and breakdown of events as needed.
▪ Organizational tasks – organizing event closet and keeping track of all event giveaway items

Qualifications / Skills Requested
▪ Undergraduate Junior or Senior in Marketing or related field; Graduate student preferred
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
▪ Graphic Design experience: familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, prefer experience with at least one of the following programs: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign , Illustrator
▪ Fluency in social media including: Twitter, Facebook, Google applications, Google Analytics and Sprout Social (or similar) and use of Hootsuite
▪ Superior communication and skills (verbal and written)
▪ Experience working in a team-oriented environment
▪ Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work well under tight deadlines and pressure
▪ Work comfortably in a highly collaborative environment; manage competing interests and strong personalities
▪ Ability to handle multi-reporting and multi-tasking
▪ Professional demeanor at all times
▪ Ability to work independently in high-paced and sometimes demanding environment
▪ Flexible and excited about all aspects of marketing/communications including creating event experiences.

▪ Commitment: Interns must be able to work 10-15 hours per week during the Summer (June 10 - August 16, 2024) on a schedule to be determined prior to start date. The Small Business Internship will be compensated at the rate of $17/hr.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2024