MARKETING INTERN

MARKETING INTERN MARKETING INTERN The Marketing Department strives to build the Lewis Ginter Botanical brand and support the mission to connect people to plants by inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature. This is a paid internship; hours are flexible but require a minimum of 150 hours per semester and 20 hours per week. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in supporting the Garden’s social media efforts. This involves monitoring (including some weekends) and creating content. Write for the Garden’s blog. Help make updates to the Garden’s website. Post Garden info to websites such as tourism sites and media calendars. Take and upload digital photos and video of the Garden. Assist with events as needed. Provide general office and project support for the Marketing Department. Work with the Chief Marketing Officer and Digital Content Strategist to help meet the needs of reporters and photographers. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience using social media; experience using for a business or brand is a plus. (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok.) Strong writing and communication skills. Ability to work on computers and use a digital camera. Some simple graphic design skills and the ability to use or to learn Photoshop and WordPress. Should be prepared to work in a business environment, including meeting deadlines, working alone and as part of a team, and multitasking. INTERNSHIP TRAINING INCLUDES: Social media use in a business setting. Writing blog posts and optimizing content for SEO. Building photography, videography and graphic skills. Marketing and public relations experience in a non-profit setting TO APPLY: Candidates are asked to submit the following to willn@lewisginter.org: Resume a writing sample (preferably a blog post, news article or social media post) An informal cover letter detailing your interest in the specific internship and how you hope this experience will help you reach your educational and career goals. Please also let us know if you plan to pursue this internship for credit and list your scheduling availability (start/end dates, days/times available) Optional: links to social media account/s In addition, we ask candidates to have at least one recommendation on LinkedIn DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS: Spring Semester/December 15th Summer/March 15th Federal law requires that Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden verify the identity and work authorization of each new employee. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden participates in E-Verify for all hires. E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.