Overview:
Loretto is a comprehensive, continuing care organization providing a variety of healthcare services for older adults across Central New York. As an intern with the Marketing Department at Loretto, you will support a team of experienced professionals for the company and its associated Foundation with a variety of internal communications, PR, employee events, social media, advertising and other marketing communications activities. This is a generalist position supporting various roles and activities across the team as needed.
The successful candidate will work on a flexible schedule, up to 20-25 hours per week, mostly in-person at our main Syracuse campus on Brighton Avenue, for a minimum of a 35-month commitment. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of a variety of internal and external communications projects, including press releases, newsletters, blogs, presentations and more
- Assist in developing a variety of communications materials to support marketing communications programs, community events and to promote the good will of Loretto
- Assist in the coordination of customer and employee events and trade shows where needed
- Support web content development activities for program launches, promotions and marketing programs
- Provide assistance with social media, including Facebook and X
- Conduct market and competitive research as needed
- Miscellaneous project administrative support
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate would be an upperclassman with related course work/intern experience and strong writing skills to be able to work on assignments remotely. Knowledge of AP style is required.
- Should be pursuing, BA or BS in communications, marketing or related field
- Strong deadline-driven writing and analytical skills
- Very solid written and verbal communications - with a portfolio of samples of various writing capabilities
- Previous experience coordinating events is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
- Coursework completed includes PR/writing, integrated marketing communications, and digital marketing if applicable
- Ambitious, eager student ready to build portfolio and gain valuable work
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- PC skills required, including proficiency Word, Excel, PowerPoint a must
Benefits/Compensation:
- Pay Range $0.01 - $0.01 / hour
- Gain practical experience in developing a variety of communication materials for a professional marketing department
- Networking opportunities within the organization.
- Flexible scheduling options may be available.
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites