Employment

Employment Opportunities

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (PAID)
Landmarks, The Public Art Program of The University of Texas at Austin
Appointment: By semester. 10 hours/week, flexible within M-F 9-5pm; Applicant must be a current UT Student.
$12 per hour

Overall purpose of the position:

This position is responsible for assisting Landmarks Digital Content Coordinator with a variety of public relations and marketing initiatives, including: assembling and documenting press coverage, creating and scheduling social media, drafting blog posts, as assigned, and promoting Landmarks’ events both online and at in-person events—pending the university’s COVID guidelines.

Landmarks welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors, and we promote diversity in our recruiting, hiring, and retention practices.

Key Responsibilities

Public Relations and Marketing:

•           Post Landmarks’ events to university and community online calendars

•           Represent Landmarks at events on and off campus, as assigned (pending COVID guidelines)

•           Develop content for Landmarks’ social media channels, in coordination with Digital Content Coordinator, and schedule posts via HootSuite

•           Develop strategies to increase social media engagement with student audiences

•           Regularly track and report analytics for Landmarks’ online channels

•           Maintain press book and clippings archive

•           Track inventory of printed maps and other brochures and oversee distribution

•           Draft blog content, as assigned

•           Assist with developing monthly eNews

•           Assist with research, as assigned

•           Additional duties as assigned

Photography and Video:

•           Maintain Landmarks Photo & Video Archive in accordance with cataloguing protocol

•           Maintain Smugmug, Landmarks’ digital image repository

Qualifications:

•           Undergraduate or graduate student

•           Strong writing and verbal communication skills

•           Adept in social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc) and experience crafting messages to      engage different audiences

•           Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines

•           Enthusiasm to learn new things

Career Competencies Gained:

•            Training on how to clearly articulate ideas, in written and oral form, to multiple audiences

•            Real-world experience crafting messaging for and managing social media channels

•            Opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of non-profit communications

•            Opportunity to develop effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, time management)

Interested students may apply on Handshake or email the following materials to Logan Larsen at: Logan.Larsen@landmarksut.org

•           Cover letter

•           Resume

•           Three references (Contact information only; Letters of recommendation not necessary)

•           250-300 word statement explaining how the internship will further your professional goals

•           250-300 word statement of financial need (All applicants must demonstrate financial need)

Applications due: August 23, 2021 by 5:00 PM CST