Communications & Events Student Intern - Public Affairs

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Student will report directly to the Communications Manager. The student supports all sections within the Education Department and performs a variety of planning and project management functions for the Education Department including assisting with digital communications, content development, media monitoring, development of visual communications and marketing materials and preparation and coordination of events.

The purpose of employing students and temporary employees is to provide assistance to the full-time staff, and to provide meaningful work experience and training for the individual to prepare them for future employment.

Requirements

• Should be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student and maintain full-time status in order to retain eligibility for continued employment as a student worker.
• Verification of full-time student status must be furnished to the Human Resources office at the beginning of each Spring and Fall semester.
• Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week during the regular semesters and up to 29 hours per week during the summer semester (excluding finals week)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must be able to use the standard Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

• Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Sign, and Canva experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Communications Support
• Assist the Public Affairs Office with digital communications, content development, and media monitoring.
• Assisting with social media management, including drafting and scheduling content across platforms
• Monitoring social media channels and conducting social listening
• Staying abreast of emerging social media trends and digital engagement strategies
• Identifying and recommending content opportunities based on social listening and emerging digital trends
• Assisting with development of communications plans using the system’s communications software
• Supporting planning and promotion of Louisiana Community College Week and other system initiatives
• Assisting with research and drafting digital content, including social media posts and communications material
• Creative and Design Support
• Assist with the development of visual communications and marketing materials.
• Creating social media graphics and visual assets
• Assisting with design of event materials and promotional graphics
• Events Support
• Assist with preparation and coordination for LCTC events, meetings, and conferences.
• Assisting with preparation of event materials and communications
• Supporting updates to event web pages and related information
• Assisting with registration tracking and attendee communications
• Helping organize and prepare event supplies and materials in advance of events
• Assisting with logistical preparation and general event support as needed
• Additional Responsibilities
• Providing general administrative and communications support as needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Benefits offered include Employee Assistance Program and option to contribute to Supplemental Retirement. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed