Job Description

An Onsite Communications & Marketing Intern works to create and implement marketing strategies and advertising materials that excite the general public about our affordable senior housing communities with the goal of filling the co-op and building a strong waitlist. We prefer applicants that are creative, outgoing, and passionate about the cooperative system and who are pursuing a degree focused on marketing communications or similar studies.

The Onsite Marketing & Communications Intern works closely with staff, volunteers, and the community at large, all with the primary focus of getting folks motivated to move into the co-op.

Primary responsibilities include learning and understanding the community and creating a marketing strategy that focuses on low-income seniors. This will include community outreach and networking efforts with the intention of creating a buzz about our co-op communities. The intern will be expected to create a broad medium of advertising materials that best exemplify co-op living. The role also includes assisting the leasing staff with open houses and other leasing duties. The Onsite Marketing & Communications Intern collaborates with a team, but much of the work is independently driven.

Essential functions

Develop a marketing campaign that will work to fill vacancies and build the co-op's waitlist

Lead in marketing, advertising and outreach efforts

Create advertising materials

Conduct tours, assist with open houses

Work cooperatively with co-op volunteers to support leasing activities and maintain positive community relationships

Help CSI promote corporate social media sites

Perform other related duties as assigned

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Work environment and salary

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) paying $15.50/hour. The intern will have a rent-free apartment within the co-op and space within the co-op to use while working. We will pay for business mileage, in accordance with IRS guidelines.

Physical demands

This position requires sitting at a desk for some periods of time, a significant amount of time on the phone, and driving and walking outside of the co-op doing community outreach and networking

Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 30 pounds

Travel required

Reliable transportation needed

Will need to travel around the community for networking and outreach

Required education and experience

Some college education required with a preferred marketing/communications focus

Ability to create advertising materials in desired software

Possess strong written and verbal communications skills

Must be self-motivated, outgoing, and have a positive attitude

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation requires all employees-citizens, residents, and nonresidents-to complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees are not allowed to work in the United States until the Form I-9 is completed and properly documented.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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