Marketing & Communications Intern
 
Classification:  Non-Exempt
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: 
Reports to:  Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Date:  07/30/2015
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:

1. 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

1. Ethical conduct
2. Oral and written communication skills
3. Tact and Professionalism
4. Collaboration skills
5. Innovation
6. 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

1. 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.
2. Familiar with Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Familiar with Photoshop and industry standard design software such as InDesign or QuarkXpress.
4. Working knowledge of graphic design and photography.

Preferred Education and Experience

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

 
 
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid Driver’s License.
2. 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
 
Signatures
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