Plan and coordinate community events with partner organizations and internal teams
Maintain volunteer opportunity listings and organize group volunteer activities
Support annual workplace giving campaign with virtual and in-person activities
Assist Marketing & Communications department with project coordination and copywriting
What they're looking for
Communications, Public Relations, or related major with junior year completed
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating large projects or events preferred
At EMC, we're all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let's improve lives together.
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro
What to Expect
Our team plans to begin interviewing candidates on October 1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed throughout the recruiting process, though interested students are encouraged to apply early for consideration.
Essential Functions
Summer full-time paid internship working alongside the Community Involvement Manager and Community Involvement Coordinator within the Marketing & Communications department
Assists with EMC-sponsored community events as needed, including coordinating details with partner organizations, drafting communications, securing event materials, etc.
Maintains current list of volunteer opportunities for EMC team members, coordinates group volunteer activities as needed and drafts communications to promote Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit
Supports EMC's annual Community workplace giving campaign by collaborating with the Community committee to plan and execute engaging virtual and in-person activities, and developing a comprehensive communications plan
Supports the larger Marketing & Communications department by performing other work as assigned, including project coordination, copywriting and proofreading
Education & Experience
Major in Communications, Public Relations or related field
Completion of junior year
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Related course work required
Experience coordinating large projects or events preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical ability
Strong organizational skills
Sound decision-making and problem-solving
Attention to detail
Good personal computer knowledge
Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
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