at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to creating long-lasting positive change, whether it's through health and wellbeing, early education, violence prevention, or one of our other programs and services. We're looking for talented individuals who are committed to empowering our community by creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages growth and support - individuals like you!
Content Creation Interns will be part of a dynamic department that is responsible for all aspects of the YMCA of Metro Chicago's marketing, experience design and events, and brand communications across all business areas. Content Creation Interns will support the department staff and gain a well-rounded understanding of how to link the Y's innovations, products, services, and offerings to build the Y's brand, create awareness, and drive demand and loyalty across channels. Depending on the priorities of the Y and the Brand Engagement department, Interns may experience different opportunities across the department and focus on multiple areas of interest.
Paid Content Creator Internship opportunity with the YMCA of Metro Chicago $18 per hour
Responsibilities:
Create and support the distribution of engaging content, including text, images, and video that promote the brand
Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities
Prepare promotional presentations
Perform market analysis and research
Help organize experiential events
Collect quantitative and qualitative data from marketing and communications campaigns
Support department leadership in the ongoing maintenance and management of campaigns and operations, as well as administrative tasks
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a related Bachelor or Master's degree
Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
Solid understanding of different marketing and communications techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google
Familiarity with marketing technology and online applications
Passion for the marketing industry and best practices
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Motivations
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
