Digital Marketing Assistant/Digital Communications Intern

Description

Digital Communications Intern - Village of Clarendon Hills

The Digital Communications Intern is a joint position with the Chamber of Commerce. This position is responsible for various website pages, social media management, and content creation, including copy, videos and graphics, for all community outreach efforts. This position assists the Assistant Village Manager and Executive Assistant in managing the Village’s image to achieve engagement goals and is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that highlight the Village’s initiatives, investments, programs, events, and people.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Develops and executes social media and communication strategies to increase engagement, followers, and brand awareness. 
• Attends special events and programs to photograph and record. Shares live updates and post-event summaries, as appropriate. Maintains accessible files of all photos and videos.
• Assists with the designs, edits, and development of the Daisy Digest print newsletter, website and e-blasts. 
• Prepares promotional materials for projects and events and works closely with Departments to provide pertinent      information to the public. 
• Designs flyers, logos, t-shirts, banners, documents, mailers, signage, and other items to support Village events and programming. 
• Collaborates with all Departments to coordinate the distribution of information to Village residents, businesses, and employees. Ensures all communication is  presented in a consistent voice with brand standards. 
• Promotes and maintains positive community relations with the public and staff. 

Digital Marketing Assistant Part Time - Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce 

Reports To: The Digital Marketing Assistant for the Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce reports to the Executive Director. 

Job Overview:  The Digital Marketing Assistant is responsible for the Chamber of Commerce website, social media management, and content creation, including copy and graphics, for all marketing efforts. This position assists the Executive Director in managing the Chamber’s image to achieve the marketing and membership goals.   

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Social Media Management
  • Manage social media accounts while adhering to the Chamber Social Media Policy
  • Implement social media strategy to align with Chamber goals  
  • Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content across platforms
  • Share relevant content posted by Chamber Members
  • Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner
  • Engage with Chamber Member and community accounts
  • Track Member-submitted posts and outreach to Members as needed regarding their benefit posts 
• Website Management
  • Handle all general website updates, event page management, and membership page updates
  • Collaborate with staff, board of director, consultants, and members as needed 
• Event Responsibilities
  • Assist the Executive Director in special event related tasks
    • Sponsorship fulfillment
    • Print material design and ordering
    • Event day oversight
    • Working in the beer tent
    • Other tasks as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma and enrollment or college course work in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public officials, and the general public, and to effectively and discreetly convey information.
• Experience with digital marketing.
• Knowledge of computer software as applied to office applications, social media, website maintenance and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently, and to manage multiple priorities and projects, making      changes as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently, and to manage multiple priorities and projects, making changes as circumstances dictate.
• Outgoing and able to work with a variety of personalities
• Comfortable working in front of and behind the camera
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner, follow safe work procedures, and take necessary safety precautions.
• Experience with digital marketing responsibilities listed previously
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outgoing and able to work with a variety of personalities
• Comfortable working in front of and behind the camera
• Driven to promote the Chamber’s mission and committed to adding value to Chamber membership