Marketing and Communications Internship

About IALR 
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. We discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in daily preserving and delivering this mission.

What will you do?
The IALR Marketing and Communications Intern will work to assist with marketing and communications of technical and scientific information for the IALR.  This is a part-time position and is not eligible to participate in IALR’s benefits offerings. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports on activities and events at IALR involving STEM, camps, research projects and other areas that cross scientific, technical and STEM fields
• Assists with photography and videography
• Assists with facility tours – specializing in a knowledge of STEM-related activities and labs
• Assists with technical writing
• Assists with website maintenance and updates
• Assists with graphic design needs
• Provides research on technical journals and publications for the IALR
• Collects and analyzes analytics from website and social media platforms
• Supports any other needs identified by the Public Relations & Communications department

Work Hours
The intern will work 10-20 hours per week for up to a maximum of 28 weeks and up to a maximum of 560 hours throughout the internship.   The internship is expected to start in September 2024 and end in May 2025.  

Where will you work?
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville, VA.   

Desired skill sets include:

• Enrollment in degree-seeking program pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a mastery of proper grammar (knowledge of Associated Press style preferred)
• Initiative, self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Basic knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Cloud platforms preferred
• Basic knowledge of WordPress preferred

Other Requirements
Along with your resume and application, submit a writing sample of your choice. 

How to Apply
Apply online at www.ialr.org/employment.  Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.