Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

Throughout the course of the internship, will become involved in holistic approaches to community development while working on neighborhood marketing, and assisting our project managers to build our organizational capacity with our online and social media presence. To have a full internship experience, the Communications and Marketing Intern will undertake a diverse role, actively participating in both communications/marketing activities and community development initiatives. This internship provides a holistic experience, allowing the intern to develop skills in both communications/marketing and community development for a well-rounded professional growth opportunity.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

This position may require evening and weekend attendance. The successful candidate must be willing to commit to at least six months. 

Projects

Under the direction of the intern program director and other organizational staff you’ll lead and implement the following projects: 

• Annual Reports & monthly neighborhood newsletter 
• Execute social media strategy 
• Manage websites 
• Track and analyze marketing metrics
• Craft communication materials for effective stakeholder engagement 
• Support neighborhood events and public relations 
• Assist & implement standards of graphic design 

Various Holistic Approaches

Under the direction of WUMC Staff, assist in the holistic approach to community development, which includes: 

• Event Tracking 
• Safety and Security Initiatives 
• Forest West Property Inventory 
• Video Editing 
• Live Near Your Work Program 
• Other (as needed) related duties 

Under the direction of WUMC and CWE NSI staff, assist in a holistic approach to enhancing neighborhood safety awareness, which includes: 

• Social media posts regarding safety events and tips 
•  Designing annual and periodic reports for the CWE NSI 

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist Community Development Managers in implementing and coordination human and social service programs in our service area
• Assist staff in providing technical assistance to stakeholders in our service area. Create and maintain annual reports on overall projects and activities in our service area

Application Special Instructions

• Please attach/send your resume, cover letter, and a sample of your work to Samuel Odoom, no later than Friday, July 4, 2025.
• For questions, please call Samuel Odoom at (314) 747‐2333 or email odoom@wustl.edu.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

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This position may require evening and weekend attendance. The successful candidate must be willing to commit to at least six months. 

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should have a background in social media management and marketing, media studies, public relations or any other related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have completed a minimum of 60 hours toward a degree in marketing, public relations, or related field and the fo