Communications and Branding Intern

General Statementof Job

The Communications & Branding Intern works hand-in-hand with the Communications Department to implement the Charter Institute at Erskine’s branding strategy. The Branding Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in brand management, communications, and marketing within a dynamic and mission-driven education environment with the opportunity to advance to a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Serve as an ambassador of the Institute’s mission, vision, and brand.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with executing the Institute’s internal and external communications as necessary.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Brandingwith executing Institute branding strategy in collaboration with the Communications department.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with generating long-form written content and maintain media relations efforts such as writing press releases, conducting follow-up calls, etc.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with designing and creating marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, newsletters, social media graphics, and posters, aligned with the district’s brand guidelines.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with producing monthlyInstitute Times newsletter and other publications.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with producing contentfor monthly stakeholder recognition programs.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with Institute social media content production.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with implementing Instituteschools’ marketing and advertising strategy.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with the planningof the annual Institute sponsored events including but not limited to conferences and Awards Banquet.
•  Assist Department of Communications/Branding with annual department audit and Strategic Planning as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong writing skills in journalistic and business styles of writing required. Applicants should submit 2-3 writing samples in these styles with their application.
•  Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Documents.  Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) Canva and other related software.
•  A background or interest in social media management, public relations, communications, political science, and/or graphic design is preferred.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Engaging with organization’s social media postings &school social media postings
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Consistently represents the Institute in the most exemplary, positive manner by modeling the Erskine Philosophy in action, conduct, demeanor, and speech.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, and professional development sessions as needed.
•  Maintain confidentiality as required by the Institute and by law.  Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility.
•   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.