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Marketing Intern

Pay Type: 
Salary
Job Status: 
Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: 
$1,500.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: 
$1,500.00

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Job Description

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is seeking a part-time Fall Intern to work closely with the Digital Content Manager. The internship will run from September – December 2022. The intern must be available 24 hours a week. This position will receive a stipend of $1,500. College credit is also available.

Projects will include: creative writing for blog, email, website, and internal and external communications; interviewing subject matter experts; helping to develop content calendars; fact-checking; reviewing analytics; and brainstorming.

This position will assist in executing a marketing and communications strategy that leverages the mission and values of PHS, as well as promotes ongoing campaigns such as branding efforts, the two PHS Pop Up Gardens and PHS Meadowbrook Farm, the promotion efforts for the Philadelphia Flower Show, and other organization activities. The intern will also assist in copywriting for strategic lead generation campaigns.

Essential Functions

Supports the implementation of the organization’s marketing strategy

Assists in the execution of marketing timelines and project management

Participates in brainstorming content ideas for the blog, website, and email campaigns

Conducts interviews and sources content from various stakeholders, partners, and constituents

Writes and edits content for the blog, website, and email communications

Works within content management system to publish content to PHSonline.org

Creates and sends email campaigns using MailChimp

Supports the execution of the Flower Show marketing strategy and promotions

Education, Experience and Skills Required

Must be majoring in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism

Rising Juniors or Seniors are preferred

Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills, keen attention to detail, and passion for connecting with people. Interest in horticulture and photography is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Able to prioritize effectively and solve problems in real time

Able to work both independently and collaboratively

Creative, organized, and flexible

Customer-focused

Able to conduct and record interviews

Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences and influencers, including volunteers, members, partners, and PHS staff

Deadline to Apply: Monday, August 19, 2022

TO APPLY:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and (2) writing samples that are not term papers.
Please no telephone or walk-in inquiries.  
Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.