Agriculture Future of America Seeks a Marketing & Communications Intern
Position Title:
Marketing and Communications Intern
Position Summary:
The Marketing and Communication Intern will be part of our marketing and communications team to help develop and implement marketing strategies that increase the awareness of AFA among college students and professionals. The person in this role will play an instrumental role in executing the annual AFA Leaders Conference, regional AFA Leader Institutes, as well as the creation of creative marketing assets to serve a variety of stakeholders. The position will begin January 2022 at part-time hours for the spring semester with the transition to full-time hours in the summer and back to part-time hours in the fall of 2022.
Essential Functions:
• Create effective social content that drives engagement and results across a variety of platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Assist and provide insight to overall website audit as well as editing and developing web content.
• Conduct interviews of student participants, industry professionals, AFA alumni and partners to write content that tells the AFA story in a compelling way specific to a variety of audiences.
• Analyze data to understand content performance (type, frequency, etc.) and develop recommendations on changes to social media plan to ensure appropriate progress on annual goals.
• Design marketing materials including but not limited to program booklets, one- and two-page handouts and post cards.
• Assist with planning various virtual and in-person events and conferences.
• Brainstorm & bring new ideas to the table.
Competencies
• Self-directed, responsible and ability to take initiative.
• Above average data and general computer skills
including ability to learn new web and computer data systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Strong writing, proof reading, and editing skills. Familiarity with AP writing style.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to interact with significant parties within and outside the AFA office.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Project management abilities.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple teams and programs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Required Education and Experience
• The ideal candidate would be a sophomore or junior undergraduate studying agricultural communications, public relations, marketing or related fields.
• Excellent working knowledge of social platforms — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter.
• Experience with graphic design and photo/video editing capability.
• Strong writing skillset.
• Good understanding of social media key performance indicators.
• Reliable internet connectivity.
To apply, visit our website at: www.agfuture.org/2022marketingintern
You will need to send a resume and sample posts for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter (see website for details).
Equal Employment Opportunity Agriculture Future of America (AFA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.