Job Title: Reports to: Job Category: Schedule: Marketing and PR Assistant Deputy Director Intern, part-time. Not eligible for benefits 10-15 hours per week, February - October RESPONSIBILITIES Public Relations Assist with writing press releases and PSA’s; maintain press release schedule and distribute to list-serves Update list of broadcast media and print media contacts as needed Maintain events on online web calendars; Complete press forms for calendars Create media packets for press representatives during open season Maintain annual media clipping collection binder Update listings in tourist guides Upload email contacts from Visitor Center sign-in book to email newsletter program and maintain contact list; maintain newsletter statistics Distribute posters and fliers for special events and programs Manage photographs in shared files; take current photos as needed Marketing Assist in managing marketing contracts with regional advertising outlets Arrange meetings with advertising representatives Attend local or online seminars on marketing topics on behalf of the organization Assist in the design of print advertisements Assist in the preparation of radio advertisement copy Create and monitor marketing surveys at major events and correlate findings Manage orders and distributions of brochures as needed Assist in the preparation of brochures and postcards Assist in preparation of and adherence to annual marketing budget Social Media Manage information gathered from Google alerts and Google analytics Assist with social media including posting to Facebook and Twitter Events Assist in the planning and execution of major events including, but not limited to, The Summer Soiree fundraiser, The Plant Sale, The Summer Concert Series, The Native Herb Festival, and the Pumpkin Walk EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High School diploma Two years of college marketing courses PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher; Vertical Response or Constant Contact Basic graphic design experience Superior organizational and communication skills Promptness and dependability Willingness and ability to learn new tasks and work with others; initiative for independent work TO APPLY E-mail cover letter, resume, and two reference contacts to: Tom Parker Deputy Director Tom.Parker@thearb.org (928) 774-1442 Extension 124