Ctae Program- Marketing & Community Relations Intern

Position Information

Please join us for our 3rd school year hosting interns!

This internship opportunity is for Forsyth County high school-level students enrolled in the CTAE Work Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

The purpose of this position is to provide a unique educational experience for Forsyth County High School students. This is an unpaid internship.

Excited to start your future?

Our internships offer you the opportunity to:

• Explore career opportunities- by working in a field that you have choose, you can receive an inside look at your potential career path.

• Network- meet a variety of people in your chosen profession through internship allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future.

• Find Mentors- We value all of our interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive a learning experience that fits your career goals.

• Boost your Resume- show employers the practical experience and transferable skills you gained in your field of interest.

Job Summary

Welcome to Forsyth County - a team dedicated to making a daily difference in people's lives and a big reason why the County is nationally ranked a great place to live, work and play. From skilled trades to professional services, there are numerous opportunities here to grow your community, future, and career.

Intern Job Responsibilities:

• Learn the overall concept of the organization, including the brand, goals, and all other aspects of service.

• Engage with customers/citizens and provide service when necessary and as appropriate.

• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.

• Learn and become proficient in systems if applicable.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Create Marketing and promotional materials for programs, events, facilities, and parks

• Plan and/or assist with logistics for special events, including communication with department staff members, volunteers and vendors, as well as ordering and organizing supplies

• Perform a wide variety of tasks such as writing copy for marketing materials, proofreading/editing marketing content, taking photos, or selecting imagery to be used in marketing campaigns, as well as general clerical and customer service tasks

Possible Project Responsibilities:

• Plan and create informational video(s) to be used for marketing purposes

• Develop, offer, and evaluate a community connection or outreach event

• Develop strategies using different marketing channels and/or outreach events to increase department visibility and awareness within Forsyth County Schools

Minimum Qualifications

Overall Requirements:

• Communication Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Initiative

• Adaptability

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills

• Flexibility

• Professionalism

• Customer focus

• Confidentiality