2021 Summer Public Relations / Marketing Internship
Blank Park Zoo
Summer 2021 Public Relations / Marketing Internship
Job Description
Blank Park Zoo is now accepting applications for a 2021 Public Relations / Marketing internship.
The internship program is open to candidates, 18 or older, currently enrolled or recently graduated from college, with an interest in public relations, social media, communications, and marketing. It is unpaid; housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.
Interns are required to be here for eight weeks, starting May 31st – August 7, 2021.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
The Public Relations / Marketing Intern will assist BPZ staff with the following duties:
- create and post engaging content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
- participate in stakeholder engagement meetings and events
- attend events and activities for “live” posting; tweeting, Instagram stories, etc. as well as collecting digital content for future use
- organize digital content
- develop goals for social media content, engagement, promotion, and education
- assist with creating press releases
- develop a campaign to increase collection of email addresses at Blank Park Zoo events
- assist with updating content on Blank Park Zoo’s website
Requirements:
- College student in good standing, studying communications, marketing, or related field
- Successfully complete a background check
- Capable of lifting 25 lbs.
- Willing and able to work in all weather conditions
- Available to work 15-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, may include some weekends
- Experience with computers and working knowledge of social media platforms
- Photography and videography experience a plus
- Must be comfortable with public speaking
- Must have excellent writing skills
- Must be comfortable with animals of all kinds
- Must be able to independently and take initiative
- Select and execute a project with the help of staff, which will be presented at the completion of the internship.
- Complete BPZ intern courses
To apply, please send a Public Relations/Marketing Intern Application, resume, and cover letter indicating department of interest to: Christine Eckles, Chief Engagement Officer, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 or email: cneckles@blankparkzoo.net.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021