Marketing and Communications Intern

Harrisburg Area YMCA Communcations Department

Harrisburg, PA

August 2015-Present (3 Months) 

Manage social media accounts for the four local YMCA branches
Write and design monthly e-newsletters to send to members about events and ongoings at the Y
Assist the Director of Marketing and Communications with campaigns and membership drives as needed
Help with events and YMCA affiliated affairs for promotional work
Manage online advertisements through systems like Facebook Ad Manager, Google Adwords, etc...

 

Marketing/Public Relations Intern

Brethren Housing Association

Harrisburg, PA

May 2015-August 2015 (4 months)

Assist with organization of major fundraising events 
Assist in sponsorship solicitation from churches, businesses and individuals for BHA events;
Research and inquire into foundation and corporate funding sources;
Draft monthly press releases and social media content with approval from Director of Development
Assist with organizational rebranding effort to include website, social media, and newsletter 
Assist with BHA newsletters and other mailings communicating with BHA support base

 

Circulation Assistant

Murray Library, Messiah College

Mechanicsburg, PA

August 2013 – Present (1 year 11 months)

Experience with filling and information management through cataloging 
Computer system management experience with handling patron records and accounts
Customer service skills from desk management

 

 

Practicum Student

The Pulse Media Hub, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

August 2014 – December 2014 (5 months)

Wrote and produced news updates for campus radio
Hosted personal radio show on a weekly basis
Wrote frequently for student newspaper, The Swinging Bridge
Aided in social media management under student managers

 

Production Assistant

WHBG News Channel 20

Harrisburg, PA

August 2014 – December 2014 (5 months)

Aided with video editing and logging 
Provided technical support for event coverage
Wrote station recap reports