Spring Marketing Internship

The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office is offering a paid, in-person, undergraduate internship for the Spring 2021 Semester.

The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office has been a gatekeeper to historical traditions since statehood in 1846. Over the past 170+ years, the office’s duties have evolved and today encompass business services and oversees elections across the State of Iowa.

As the Secretary of State is the small business portal of Iowa, our office celebrates the importance of entrepreneurs and small business owners in our hometowns. From Rock Rapids to Keokuk and Cedar Rapids to Council Bluffs, our office honors those who put in the extra work to help a little girl get the dance lessons or a little boy get his favorite team jersey.

The Marketing Intern is responsible for contacting small businesses to create content for the Iowa Secretary of State’s social media pages. Our interns embellish their writing, polish their speaking skills, and become prepared for the real-world experience after college. The job duties include, but are not limited to:

·      Content Creation with Animoto

·      Graphic Design with Canva or Other Graphic Design Software

·      Public Speaking

·      Photography

·      Managing the Iowa Secretary of State LinkedIn Page

·      Writing and Proofreading e-mails, press releases, and Small Biz Salutes

Additional responsibilities include assisting the Communications Team with special projects such as the Carrie Chapman Catt Award or the Iowa Youth Straw Poll.

The ideal candidate would be available 20 hours per week w/strong written and verbal skills. Experience with Canva is a plus. This is a paid position, with the opportunity for college credit, if desired – depending on the requirements of your college or university.

Does this sound like a good fit for you? If so, send an Application, Cover Letter, and Resume to jacob.holck@sos.iowa.gov.

Questions? Contact Jacob Holck, Communications Specialist at jacob.holck@sos.iowa.gov or call 515.281.7041.