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Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Marketing and Communication Intern - Skillpoint Alliance

Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


*Note: This is a subsidized employment position available through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. All candidates will be considered after program eligibility is confirmed.*

Employer:

Skillpoint Alliance

Job Title:

Marketing & Communications Intern

Compensation:

$16.00/hour

Work Schedule:

Part & Full Time

Location:

8868 Research Blvd, Ste 505, Austin, TX, 78758

Skillpoint Alliance

is looking for a social media-savvy creative thinker to bring our marketing and communications efforts to the next level. The goal of the Media & Communications Intern is to increase public awareness of Skillpoint Alliance and its programs and help us recruit quality students into our training programs.

The term of this part-time role is 12 weeks, with the possibility of extending if funding allows.

RESPONSIBILITIES :Creating content three times per week for all Skillpoint Alliance social media channels, under the supervision of the Partnerships Manager, which are Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, as well as our email newsletterBuilding our digital platform by making connections via social media with partner orgs and employersImplementing and managing digital communications scheduleExploring and keeping up-to-date with current social media trends in order to create content that reaches a wide variety of audiencesDocumenting student success through multiple forms of media, such as taking photos at graduations and interviewing students, graduates, and employers.In-person and virtual recruitment, time permittingAssisting Partnerships Manager with the following on an as-need basis:

Maintaining information on Skillpoint's websiteDesigning flyers, posters and other marketing toolsAssisting staff in preparing for media outreach opportunities by researching data and developing talking pointsInterviewing and writing student success storiesProducing and editing videos

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalentActive user of multiple social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and moreStrong oral and written communication skillsGraphic design and website design experience a plusAttention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasksCuriosity and willingness to brainstorm and ask questions if dealing with ambiguityBilingual in English and Spanish a plusComfort/experience using a variety of software tools for day-to-day operations, such as Google Suite (email and calendar), Wordpress (website), Mailchimp (newsletter), Canva (graphic design) and video editing toolsSkills Required:

Ability to provide solutions to a variety of communication problems of basic scope.Knowledge of Google Ads and Analytics is a plus.Good technical writing skills and PC proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Ability to express problems, issues, and opportunities to peers and leader.Good communication and presentation skills are desirable. The ability to work closely in a team including other international locations.Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.