Marketing Intern - Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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Marketing Intern

Summary

Title:	Marketing Intern
ID:	2018-10
Department:	Marketing
Location:	Aiken

Description

Marketing & Communications Intern

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Date: 07/30/2015

Revised: 10/3/18

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

To provide maximum service to the Cooperative and member consumers by creating dynamic marketing programs, publications and communications. To learn the marketing and communications responsibilities as OJT education.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

While learning from On-The-Job experience, the Intern will provide support and assistance to the Marketing and Strategic Services Department in:

Provides support for:

The administration, creation and distribution of the Cooperative’s external and internal publications, planning and coordination of the Cooperative’s annual member meeting, the Cooperative’s youth and outreach programs, the Cooperative’s internal and external visibility and community involvement functions, the Cooperative’s external media relations, the Cooperative marketing, public relations and special projects programs, and administrative assistance with correspondence, reports, filing, cold storage scanning, etc. as requested.

Competencies

Ethical conduct
Oral and written communication skills
Self-motivation
Tact and Professionalism
Collaboration skills
Innovation
Accuracy

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role, however the employee may be required to walk or stand occasionally, use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations.

Required Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in junior/senior level classes at the University of South Carolina Aiken to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in a communication, marketing or public relations discipline.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiar with Photoshop and industry standard design software such as InDesign or QuarkXpress.
Working knowledge of graphic design and photography.

Preferred Education and Experience

Knowledge of basic uses of electricity and proper application.
Relevant experience in this field of work.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Veterans, Females, & Disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned

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NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies

Core Competencies The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise.
Business Acumen Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one’s own job performance	Cooperative Principles and Practices Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model
	Industry Principles and Concepts Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
	Business Fundamentals Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice
	Technical Credibility Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility
	Political Savvy Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics
	Resource Management Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals
	Service and Community Orientation Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders
	Technology Management Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals
Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance	Accountability and Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
	Business Etiquette Maintains a professional presence in business settings
	Ethics and Integrity Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner
	Safety Focus Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
	Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
	Self-Awareness / Continual Learning Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
Interactions with Others Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect	Collaboration/Engagement Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
	Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
	Communication Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others
	Negotiation and Conflict Management Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner
	Cooperation and Teamwork Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals
	Diversity Awareness Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences
Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions	Initiative Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference
	Critical Thinking and Decision Making Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions
	Innovation/Creativity Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches
	Resourceful/Achievement Oriented Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results
	Flexibility Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches

External Relations and Communications Competencies Plans, implements, and monitors communications to position the cooperative as a good corporate citizen and to align with the cooperative’s strategic goals		Key Behaviors
Craft Creates communication using the right mix of practical communication abilities to support the business goals and vision articulated in the communication plan.	Communication to Influence	œ Writing and Editing œ Clarity and effectiveness; Purposeful Writing - nuances in writing œ Editing/ Grammar and usage; Knowledge of AP style œ Language appropriate to specific audiences & channels œ Public Speaking and Presentations œ Social Media
	Visual and Digital Media Creates and develops visual response to communication challenges	œ Graphic Design œ Print and Web Design and Layout œ Multi Media Production
Standards and Practices Adhers to accepted standards of professional behavior.	Professional Ethics Understands ethics in practice	œ Cultural Competence
	Legal and Sourcing Issues Recognizes and acts in accordance with the law	œ Copyright law; Primary vs. secondary vs. tertiary sources œ Int'l, national, state & local laws regarding libel, disclosure, trademarks, fair use, First Amend issues œ Laws covering slander, privacy, regulations, lobbying, tech & social media-privacy issues, digital footprint
Message Development Uses research, planning, and evaluation methodologies to develop and implement communication plans and programs that support the cooperatives strategic goals.	Research Uses research methodology or approaches to gather information about stakeholders, industry, and relevant issues.	œ Quantitative & qualitative metrics; Research tools œ Designs instruments and collects data œ Plans and interprets research activities œ Monitor behaviors and outcomes
	Planning Develops comprehensive plans.	œ Action plan that reflects the goals and priorities of the cooperative œ Understands various channels available, selects appropriate options œ Audience Identification
	Evaluation Utilizes assessment methodologies to gauge results and apply modification.	œ Monitor behaviors and outcomes œ Quantitative and qualitative metrics at the onset of an initiative œ Improve efforts by monitoring behaviors and outcomes
	Implementation
Marketing Identifies and promotes products and services.	Member services	œ Develops and implements product/service options œ Evaluates/measures member satisfaction, sales & promotions œ Oversees brand mgmt & reputation through appropriate messaging, events, donations/sponsorships. œ Channel Management: traditional print and broadcast media management; social and digital media management œ Monitors and implements relevant emerging platforms
	Promotion
	Brand Management
	Information/Channel Management
	Social media marketing
Relationship Management Establishes and builds relationship with and between cooperative staff and key external stakeholders.	Employee Relations
	Consulting and Coaching Recommends solutions, helps others to make informed decisions and build communications competence.	œ Recommends appropriate solutions to members œ Helps others to make informed decisions œ Training/development of employees to be good communicators œ Supports to the CEO and executive leadership
	Member and Community Relations
	Government Relations
	Media Relations
Issues Management Identifies and analyzes potential issues important to the organization and manages communications.	Environmental Scan/Risk Management
	Crisis Communication	œ Communicating complex issues
	Management Counsel

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