Posting Number
HS63P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu:80/postings/8550

Working Title
Marketing and Communications Internship

Department
Alumni Office

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve 26,000 students with more than 210 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 14% of employee salary.

About the College/Department
The Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc. is part of the Division of University Advancement. Its mission is to connect and serve the University of Arkansas family. While the Association works with alumni throughout the work, it also has a student component - the Student Alumni Association.
The AAA believes that the membership marketing intern will aid the staff in furthering the goals and objectives of membership program, the association and university advancement by supporting the Director of Alumni Services in effectively recruiting and cultivating alumni & friends while gaining valuable relevant experience.

Job Type
Hourly/Student

Summary of Job Duties
The Marketing and Communications Intern will be provided with ongoing informal feedback and a formal performance evaluation twice within the assigned employment period.
Duties will include:

• Assist with research for VIPerks program utilizing benchmark institutions & provide recommendations for the young alumni segment from the results
• Maintain an archive of membership marketing collateral
• Research and writing class notes for the Senior Walk Section of Arkansas magazine, exclusively for members of the Arkansas Alumni Association
• Writing profiles for print and electronic communications to share the stories of alumni and students

The student will obtain an understanding of alumni relations and higher education, while acquiring a portfolio of marketing collateral, and interacting with alumni, fellow students, university faculty & staff, and community leaders. The student is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, tact, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
BENEFITS OF THE POSITION
The student will gain an understanding of potential career paths in alumni relations, internet marketing, social media and public relations, while acquiring respectable portfolio samples and interacting with alumni, friends and students. This position provides the student with the opportunity to work independently, creatively and collaboratively to obtain experience in self-management, responsible decision-making, problem-solving, teamwork, task follow-through, relationship building and professional-level job expectations.
MENTORING & EVALUATION
The marketing and communications intern will receive frequent, high-quality supervision and interaction with professional staff members to such an extent as to foster the acquisition of a general overview of and specific skills in a broad range of university careers, including jobs in alumni relations, communications, marketing or public relations. In turn, as a future alumnus, the student provides an invaluable link with and insight into the Arkansas Alumni Association's primary constituency: its alumni.
The marketing and communications intern will be provided with ongoing informal feedback and a formal performance evaluation within the nine-week assignment period.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• Sophomore Class standing in a marketing, communications, journalism or advertising/public relations major
• A desire to pursue a career in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or alumni relations
• Excellent verbal communication, writing and editing skills
• A background in journalism, with knowledge of Associated Press style, is required;
• Experience with online content and social media

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No

If yes, please specify

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to multi-task

Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.

Physical Conditions
Job provides pleasant working conditions.

Work Schedule
12 hour/week - to be based around students class schedule

Overtime Eligible
No

Is this position weather/ event essential?

If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.
No

Work Location/Building
Fayetteville Campus - Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House

Benefits Eligible
No

Appointment Percent
N/A

Salary/Hourly Range
$8.50

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No

Does this position require a background check?
Yes

If yes, please specify

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry Check

Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and sex offender registry check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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