Fall-Communications and Media Intern

Description

The Institute for Workforce Excellence is a non-profit 501c3 subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, convening and connecting talent to workforce by way of meaningful programs, practices, and partnerships throughout the state of Indiana. One program of the Institute is Work and Learn Indiana, the state's online matching tool connecting students to work- based learning opportunities hosted by Indiana employers. Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) has been supporting higher education students from underserved, underrepresented backgrounds in high quality, paid work-based learning opportunities. The EARN Indiana program has recently expanded into high school and is operated through the Work and Learn Indiana program.

Employers receive a 50% wage reimbursement for eligible experiences and students. Another program of the Institute is the Talent Resource Navigator operating to skill up the workforce and help employers and individuals navigate the education and workforce landscape.

The Institute for Workforce Excellence is currently looking for an intern to support the outreach and communication of programs and practices to connect and convene stakeholders around education and workforce initiatives throughout the entire state of Indiana.

Opportunity to continue after summer semester is dependent on intern schedule and successful evaluation. Parking is at intern’s expense. The internship is currently planned to be hosted in person; however, hybrid option could be available. Any changes will be communicated to applicants.

Questions? Email Sally Saydshoev, ssaydshoev@indianachamber.com.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of Work and Learn Indiana through approving employer site postings, following up on inquiries and information needed to ensure internship postings are meeting quality
• Provide proactive email outreach to employers in order to see if their internship positions are filled

• Contribute to Work and Learn Indiana resources and provide feedback on marketing program to students
• Assist with event logistics for Indiana Intern Day in July
• Serve as a liaison between the Institute for Workforce Excellence and educational organizations through event attendance such as career fairs
• Create social media content to help drive traffic towards utilization of programs
• Write and create memos, newsletters, blogs to help increase traffic to Institute initiatives
• Work with Indiana Chamber of Commerce Communications team to strategically plan and executive marketing plans
• Attend partnership and programmatic meetings, representing the Institute for Workforce Excellence
• Opportunity to develop project management skills, managing multiple events and operational processes in Work and Learn Indiana
• Support the progress and process of expanding the EARN Indiana program into high schools throughout the state of Indiana
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage one’s time and consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively work and coordinate with multiple people and groups in various departments and/or organizations
• Comfortable with communicating verbally or through written media to employers in various industries
• Possess strong attention to detail
• Preferred familiarity with computer programs including Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Interest in communication, advertisement, and outreach strategic development
• Ability to be think creatively and develop content that is meaningful to the workforce and education audience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, handling data and secure information
• Self-motivated and interest in working autonomously to accomplish daily tasks
• Opportunity to shape internship experience based on area of education and interest of the intern