Intern - Marketing

at Nelnet in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think-and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life-build codes or build brands-we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.

To assist in executing marketing communications programs and projects by performing a variety of clerical and support duties within the marketing area, including marketing research, conference and event preparation, social media support, and helping support the day-to-day turnaround of creative work and ensuring it is produced on time.

- Learn about Nelnet’s business, product/service offering, markets and competition.

- Attend team and/or stakeholder meetings as determined appropriate by supervisor.

- Prepare internal and external marketing reports and meeting notes as directed by the marketing strategy team.

- Assist in the development of creative and project briefs as facilitated by the marketing manager or marketing specialist.

- Minor project management and team backup as directed by supervisor; i.e. support monitoring of progress of jobs by working with Traffic to track, monitor and guide all jobs for their assigned business. – Proof/review all work from the creative team prior to stakeholder approval for grammatical, technical and visual accuracy, and overall brand consistency.

- Assists marketing manager or marketing specialist in compiling information, secondary research and/or other data for various projects and campaigns.

- Other duties or special projects as may be assigned.

EDUCATION: Working toward a 4-year degree in marketing or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Prior internships ideal

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: Dedicated interest in marketing, detail-oriented, good at building team relationships, organized, good at multi-tasking, quick to learn and work independently, good oral and written communication, ability to follow directions, PC skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Compensation range for this position is $13-$16 per hour depending on experience.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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