Marketing and Communications Intern

Job Summary

VEIC is seeking a student currently enrolled at a higher education institution for a part-time, remote, summer internship supporting the Efficiency Smart brand. The position is for 20 hours per week, for 10-12 weeks, flexible around the student’s academic calendar. Working hours are flexible during normal business hours (between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday).

The Marketing and Communications Intern will support the development and execution of Efficiency Smart projects. This includes developing social media content, blog posts, and newsletter articles. This position will work closely with Efficiency Smart’s marketing team to ensure a consistent brand is supported through all content.

Location

This is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be located in Ohio, Delaware, Michigan, Pennsylvania.

Essential Functions

• Develop content for social media channels
• Write content for blog and newsletters
• Provide proofreading assistance
• Work closely with the marketing team to support other projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, and values of VEIC
• Currently enrolled at a higher education institution, majoring in marketing, communications, English, or an applicable area of study
• A strong understanding and experience with social media networks, with a strong preference for Instagram and Facebook
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Experience with photo editing software such as Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator is preferred
• Strong work ethic, dependable, detail-oriented, well organized, and able to prioritize competing priorities and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and succinctly
• Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be willing to help other team members when appropriate

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Internal - Work is normally performed in climate‑controlled office environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties
• External - No travel is required

Physical Demands

• Work involves standing and walking for brief periods of time, but most duties are performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing of approximately 40 pounds such as files, documents, and some equipment. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination to operate computer keyboards at a moderate skill level. Repetitive motion injuries may occur. Company will provide adaptive devices as needed

Culture Inclusive Workplace Statement

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We value a culture that includes a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. Any emails from VEIC team members will originate from a @veic.org email address. If you encounter anything that raises suspicions during your interactions, we encourage you to exercise caution and suspend or discontinue communications.

Compensation and Benefits

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.