Marketing and Communication Intern

This internship is sponsored by the Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board. Please do not apply using through our web portal. Instead, please visit https://www.westfaywib.org/experience-works-plus/.

Please review the EWP Handbook for full program eligibility and application processes. The WFWIB funds internships at its discretion and reserves the right to screen worksite and individual intern applications to ensure program eligibility.

Responsibilities:

Supports organizational marketing strategy and brand identity for the organization’s programs and fundraising through social and independent media management and relevant networks; Work closely with staff on program and event marketing campaigns and strategies; Develop interactive Social Media promotions to engage members and the community; Create and manage electronic and publicly printed newsletter campaigns to educate the public about programs and services; Assist staff in the planning and preparation and execution of special events; Volunteer recruitment operations; Assist with customer service; Execute posting schedule and respond to comments under supervision.

Critical Skills:

Social Media management: Must be able to create, generate, edit, publish and share content through text, images, video, and more for our YMCA’s social media and other relevant platforms.

Graphic Design: Must be able to develop design concepts applying the Y brand following the YMCA guidelines and parameters of graphics, typestyles, papers, and colors.

Produce design concepts for posters, flyers, announcements, and more for our programs and events

• Must be 18 to 24 years old.
• Must be currently enrolled in a postsecondary or a high school senior.
• Must be a resident of Westmoreland or Fayette County.
• Must be enrolled in a Marketing, Communications, or related postsecondary major or area of career interest.
  • Preferably a postsecondary major with a concentration in Social Media.

To Apply:

Submit the Internship Application and your resume to the WFWIB via email (EWP@westfaywib.org).