Social Media / Marketing Intern (Part-Time)
Overview
Colman Engineering is seeking a creative and motivated college student to support our marketing and social media efforts. This is a paid, part-time internship (5–10 hours per week) with flexible scheduling. **Must live within 20 minutes of Harrisonburg, VA**
Not all employer-sponsored benefits (listed below) will be available for this position. Salary range is $15 - $20/hour.
To apply, email Nell-Marie at nellmarie@colmanengineering.com.
Job Type
Part-Time
Location
Harrisonburg, VA—a thriving city nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, offering a wonderful, eclectic mix of agriculture, higher education, arts, outdoors, and culinary delights. We’re just two hours from DC, Richmond, and Blacksburg.
Employer-Sponsored Benefits
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Aetna Group Health Insurance
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Dental & Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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8 Paid Holidays
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Leadership Training & Continuing Education
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A Supportive, Friendly Team Environment
Salary
Your salary will be based on your demonstrated ability to hit the ground running with the Key Responsibilities listed below.
Key Responsibilities
Get to know us and our company’s purpose and values
Identify our target audience and what matters most to them
Create a strategy for reaching our target audience with content they’ll find interesting, engaging, and beneficial
Gather information through interviews with employees, clients, partners, etc.
Learn and apply best practices for interviewing—helping interviewees feel comfortable so they share their best insights and stories
Use the information gathered in the interviews to create a variety of deliverables, such as project write-ups, blog posts, social media posts, short videos, etc.
Track engagement and suggest creative ways to serve our audience better
Qualifications
Current college student (marketing, communications, design, or related field preferred)
Writing and storytelling skills
Photography and videography skills
Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
Ability to interview people and translate those conversations into engaging content
Physical Requirements
This position involves a combination of office-based and field-based work. Candidates must be able to safely perform tasks in both environments as outlined below, with or without reasonable accommodation:
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Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, mouse, and other office equipment. Requires the ability to view screens, read technical documents, and communicate clearly by phone, video call, and in person. Occasional bending, crouching, or reaching may be required to access files and equipment stored between floor and shoulder height.
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Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods on uneven terrain and in varying site conditions, including construction zones, wooded areas, and open fields. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds equipment. Tasks may include kneeling, bending, or reaching to collect data or perform measurements. Work may be performed outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.