Marketing & Social Media Paid Internship

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is accepting applications for a part-time Marketing & Social Media Intern. Schedule is flexible.  This position is responsible for a marketing campaign for the Agency and programs to target increased awareness within the community and community involvement through volunteerism and donations. Position is onsite reporting to the Agency headquarters in Johns City, TN.

** Video skills and experience including editing is preferred.

Position is ideal for a student that is pursuing a career in marketing, advertising, promotion and/or communications to gain a broad range of practical work experience.  Position is on site reporting to the Agency headquarters in Johns City, TN. The Agency has partnered with local universities for over 15 years and has helped candidates successfully develop and further their professional careers.  College course credit may be available for the internship experience.  Our offices are conveniently located close to both East Tennessee State University and Milligan University.

Hours: 15-25 hours per week, schedule is flexible between the hours of 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday.  Internship opportunity can be extended beyond the summer into the Fall semester. This is a paid internship ($13.50 per hour).

POSITION TITLE:  Marketing and Social Media Intern

Position Summary: This position is responsible for designing & managing a marketing campaign for the Agency to target increased awareness within the community and community involvement through volunteerism and donations.  This includes (but not limited to) research, development, planning, coordination, and implementation of serval community outreach campaigns to solicit and maintain donations and raise community awareness of FTHRA and our services. Use of various mediums expected including FTHRA website, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. and promotional videos to use internally and externally (e.g. YouTube).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Research, identify, analyze and understand relevant audiences, including client and donor demographics in the local market.

1. Develop goals, objectives, and timeline for specific programmatic and agency-wide fundraising and public awareness campaigns.

1. Create interesting and effective promotional marketing pieces for distribution in various media formats (e.g. print, electronic email, social media).

1. Document and measure the effectiveness of various marketing approaches and promotional content.

1. Maintain and develop Agency’s social media presence through website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, email updates and other relevant social-media accounts for general public awareness.
2. Provide management with information and proposals concerning the promotion, distribution, and design promoting Agency services through increased community awareness and involvement.

1. Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications

1. Evaluate success of fundraising and public awareness campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.

1. Abides by Agency rules, regulations, policies, procedures and agency handbook regulations.

1. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive. Incumbent is responsible for other duties as assigned by management.

Experience and Education: Working toward completion of at least 2 years of college or an Associate’s degree required.  Degree in marketing or related field from an accredited college is preferred. Familiarity with marketing concepts, strategies, and social media applications is required.  Personal computer experience is required including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and email. Incumbent must have the ability to work unsupervised, and well with others.

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)

All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens. 

NOTICE This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Applications accepted at FTHRA.Org or at application kiosk located at FTHRA Corporate Office, 704 Rolling Hills Drive, J.C., TN 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F, DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled. "Equal Opportunity Employer.".

NOTE: We cannot accept resumes that are unaccompanied by a fully completed FTHRA application.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have difficulty submitting your application through our online system, please send an email detailing the issues you are having to so we can inform our provider and the problem can be quickly resolved. FTHRA Online Application Submission Issues Please do not submit your resume or application via email, it will not be accepted as a valid application.