Original Oyster House, Fairhope, Ala.
Marketing and Communications Intern
Description:
Original Oyster House seeks a creative, enthusiastic self-starter to assist in marketing and
communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of
marketing, development and communications.
Requirements:
 Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
 Completed or working toward a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field
(e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public Relations)
 Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications a plus
 Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing
 Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).
 Knowledge of graphic and communication software a plus
 Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
 Ability to work well independently and within a team
 Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
 Commitment to organization’s mission & values
Responsibilities:
 Working directly with the Marketing Director to produce, plan and expedite marketing
communication tasks
 Working on a spreadsheets allocating with marketing budget, surveys, coupons etc. to review
 Fulfillment of donation requests including silent auction items, gift certificates, and
communications
 Assist with special projects e.g. Oyster Trailblazer Calendar: responsibilities include
o Working with Oyster Trailblazer committee and schools to fund raise with calendar
o Organizing processes and managing distribution
o Proofing and editing marketing materials.
 Assist in planning, writing and managing e-communications
 Public speaking for a presentation, show or event
 Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
 Design flyers, graphics, e-mail blasts and other marketing materials
 Collaborate with staff or vendor on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and
communications
 Prepare bi-weekly reports and maintain regular contact with supervisor