What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Communications & Marketing Intern position at CSI Support & Development Services?
Brief Description
An Onsite Communications & Marketing Intern works to create and implement marketing strategies and advertising materials that excite the general public about our affordable senior housing communities with the goal of filling the co-op and building a strong waitlist. We prefer applicants that are creative, outgoing, and passionate about the cooperative system and who are pursuing a degree focused on marketing communications or similar studies.
The Onsite Marketing & Communications Intern works closely with staff, volunteers, and the community at large, all with the primary focus of getting folks motivated to move into the co-op.
Primary responsibilities include learning and understanding the community and creating a marketing strategy that focuses on low-income seniors. This will include community outreach and networking efforts with the intention of creating a buzz about our co-op communities. The intern will be expected to create a broad medium of advertising materials that best exemplify co-op living. The role also includes assisting the leasing staff with open houses and other leasing duties. The Onsite Marketing & Communications Intern collaborates with a team, but much of the work is independently driven.
Essential Functions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Work environment and salary
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) paying $15.50/hour. The intern will have a rent-free apartment within the co-op and space within the co-op to use while working. We will pay for business mileage, in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Physical demands
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation requires all employees—citizens, residents, and nonresidents—to complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees are not allowed to work in the United States until the Form I-9 is completed and properly documented.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Summary
FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt
Company Overview
CSI Support & Development is a mission-driven non-profit organization that develops, acquires, and manages quality, affordable senior housing. We own and manage properties nationwide and believe wholeheartedly in preserving affordable housing for seniors and providing unique opportunities for our resident members. Our corporate culture is the result of our core values (cooperation, education, excellence, integrity, respect, and volunteerism). CSI is a well-established organization (75 years old) with a progressive approach. For more information about us, visit www.csi.coop.
An Onsite Communications & Marketing Intern works to create and implement marketing strategies and advertising materials that excite the general public about our affordable senior housing communities with the goal of filling the co-op and building a strong waitlist. We prefer applicants that are creative, outgoing, and passionate about the cooperative system and who are pursuing a degree focused on marketing communications or similar studies.
The Onsite Marketing & Communications Intern works closely with staff, volunteers, and the community at large, all with the primary focus of getting folks motivated to move into the co-op.
Primary responsibilities include learning and understanding the community and creating a marketing strategy that focuses on low-income seniors. This will include community outreach and networking efforts with the intention of creating a buzz about our co-op communities. The intern will be expected to create a broad medium of advertising materials that best exemplify co-op living. The role also includes assisting the leasing staff with open houses and other leasing duties. The Onsite Marketing & Communications Intern collaborates with a team, but much of the work is independently driven.
Essential Functions
- Develop a marketing campaign that will work to fill vacancies and build the co-op’s waitlist
- Lead in marketing, advertising and outreach efforts
- Create advertising materials
- Conduct tours, assist with open houses
- Work cooperatively with co-op volunteers to support leasing activities and maintain positive community relationships
- Help CSI promote corporate social media sites
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Work environment and salary
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) paying $15.50/hour. The intern will have a rent-free apartment within the co-op and space within the co-op to use while working. We will pay for business mileage, in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Physical demands
- This position requires sitting at a desk for some periods of time, a significant amount of time on the phone, and driving and walking outside of the co-op doing community outreach and networking
- Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 30 pounds
- Reliable transportation needed
- Will need to travel around the community for networking and outreach
- Some college education required with a preferred marketing/communications focus
- Ability to create advertising materials in desired software
- Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
- Must be self-motivated, outgoing, and have a positive attitude
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation requires all employees—citizens, residents, and nonresidents—to complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees are not allowed to work in the United States until the Form I-9 is completed and properly documented.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Summary
FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt
Company Overview
CSI Support & Development is a mission-driven non-profit organization that develops, acquires, and manages quality, affordable senior housing. We own and manage properties nationwide and believe wholeheartedly in preserving affordable housing for seniors and providing unique opportunities for our resident members. Our corporate culture is the result of our core values (cooperation, education, excellence, integrity, respect, and volunteerism). CSI is a well-established organization (75 years old) with a progressive approach. For more information about us, visit www.csi.coop.
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