Marketing & Outreach Internship

General Purpose

Assist in daily activities and longer term marketing planning for BPRW. This is a part time, hourly paid position that will work on site at our Pine Street office and in the field. Additionally, there will be time spent at BPRW parks and events.

Essential Job Functions

• Analysis of website traffic, social media, user demographics, response rates
• Support development of department email strategy
• Organize and catalogue image resources
• Write and schedule social media posts, press releases, and blog posts
• Design, edit and update of printed and online marketing tools
• BPRW website maintenance
• Video editing and production
• Assist in signage inventory and evaluation

General Internship Goals

BPRW has designed a student internship program dedicated to providing a comprehensive view of the work performed by Park & Recreation professionals. This experience will reflect what P&R professionals do on the job to ensure that the needs of the community are met. The internship’s duration is tentatively scheduled for 06/12/2017-08/11/2017. Our goal is to provide interns with the following opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in marketing and public communications.
• Understand the impact of Park and Recreation services on the community and how the agency operates in a municipal government setting.
• Understand and appreciate duties and responsibilities of personnel.
• Become involved in activities that will develop professional skills and foster professionalism.
• Develop a personal philosophy of marketing and outreach.
• Determine professional strengths and areas in which to grow/improve.
• Provide assistance to BPRW.
• Develop an understanding of organizational and administrative procedure.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Marketing Communications or related major;
• Currently enrolled in a college or university;
• Good academic standing;
• And three or more years of study;
• Willingness to work outside as needed during all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Able work a 20-hour week that will not include mandatory holidays or weekends, though there may be event-based voluntary opportunities on holidays or weekends. Interns are not granted overtime or holiday pay, nor compensated for holidays.

Additional Information

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities.

Applications for this position are only accepted on-line at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 865-7145.

WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE