Job: Communications Intern (1)
Job Type: Internship; Seasonal; Contracted; 24 hours per week
Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 9:30 AM โ 5:30 PM
Duration: 6 Weeks (Week of July 6 โ Week ending August 15)
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
Work Location: Randallโs Island Park, New York, NY 10035
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
This internship is part of a four-week summer program, designed to provide hands-on experience, cross-departmental learning and professional development in urban environmental/non-profit careers. Interns will participate in workshops, career panels and a culminating project and will gain foundational experience in a professional setting. Funding for the program has been generously provided through the Pinkerton Foundation.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Communications Intern will report to the Communications Manager, while working closely with and taking occasional direction from the year-round Communications amp; Social Media Coordinator and Seasonal Media assistant. The Communications Intern will help ensure coverage of programming events, soccer games, as well as recreational and environmental usage in the park. The Intern will be required to work on-site, outdoors and on weekends and evenings.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
โข Creatively capture and promote the park, including programming events, passive park usage, classes, sporting events, environmental interactions, etc., through photography and videos
โข Create and write draft content for social media channels for the Communications department
โข Collaborate with the Communications team on long-term tasks and projects
โข Interact with park patrons and provide general park information with a welcoming and friendly demeanor
โข Assist with administrative tasks such as completing simple reports, data entry, etc.
โข All other general tasks as assigned
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
โข 18 years of age and above
โข Experience using social media platforms
โข Interest in public parks, the environment, sports, etc.
โข Interest in learning to capture and edit all forms of content
โข Ability to write professionally and clearly
โข Ability to engage with colleagues and the public, bringing proactive energy to events and programs.
โข Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships
โข Good planning, organizational and time management skills as well as strong attention to detail
โข Motivated and punctual, able to work both independently and as part of a team
โข Willing to work in all types of weather
โข Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime, when needed
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
โข Experience capturing content and using social media
โข Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop) or other graphic design and video editing software
โข Experience capturing sporting event content
โข Coursework in Communications, Media, Marketing etc.
โข Experience/willingness to work in a park/outdoors
*Please provide a cover letter*
The Randallโs Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and environment.
RIPA maintains confidentiality of all applications and therefore will never contact a present employer without prior consent from the applicant.