About the position
Applications are now being accepted for the Public Relations and Marketing Bednar Internship position during academic year 2025-2026 sponsored by the Penn State University Libraries Office Development and Alumni Relations. The successful candidate, who will be 5th semester or higher, will have the opportunity to write press releases working the University Libraries Public Relations and Marketing team and the University's Strategic Communications; 'take over' at least one month of the Library's e-News; interview donors to develop their Your Donation at Work story; create and implement marketing strategies for future Library Discovery Hours; and assist in the execution of donor events and stewardship activities. This position will require at least 10 hours per week up to 15 hours with a flexible work schedule. Most work will be in office, but occasional remote work will be considered. This internship pays $12.00 per hour. For 5th and 6th semester students, this opportunity does have the possibility to carry over through the next academic year with possible remote summer work.
Responsibilities
- Write press releases for the University Libraries Public Relations and Marketing team.
- Manage at least one month of the Library's e-News.
- Interview donors to develop their Your Donation at Work story.
- Create and implement marketing strategies for future Library Discovery Hours.
- Assist in the execution of donor events and stewardship activities.
- Participate in the Library's intern community of practice.
- Join the University Libraries Student Advisory Group.
- Present on internship experiences at the end of the year Student Showcase.
- Submit a project report summarizing experiences at the conclusion of the internship.
Requirements
- Must be a 5th semester or higher student.
- Excellent promotional and persuasive writing and communication skills.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous event planning experience.
- Interest in event planning, outreach, marketing, public relations, communications, nonprofit work, or fundraising.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Opportunity for remote work.
- Paid internship at $12.00 per hour.
- Possibility to carry over through the next academic year.
