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Communications Internship
The San Jose Downtown Association’s (SJDA) Communications Internship is ideal for a candidate interested in gaining valuable writing and PR/marketing experience. SJDA provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, fun, non-profit environment. The seasonal position allows interns a chance to work in a unique and creative atmosphere while gaining skills beneficial to a future career in public relations.
The San Jose Downtown Association seeks an outgoing communications intern with good writing and researching skills to join our fun and energetic team:
- Assisting with SJDA’s weekly electronic newsletter Downtowner Online
- Assisting with writing a variety of press releases, event materials, social media posts, website
- Assisting with maintaining an up to date media list
- Assisting at events with SJDA / downtown information dissemination when needed
Works closely with other departments, including with promotions, events and development.
Necessary Qualifications:
- Software and platform proficient – including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Adobe applications a plus.
- Willingness to learn via hands-on, on-site experience
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently, and willingness to take on a full range of tasks
Secondary qualification: social media development
Schedule: 20 hours per week starting June 1-Sept. 1, 2024
Compensation: This is a temporary, part-time paid internship position ($20 per hour) and is not eligible to participate in company benefits, personal time off or paid holidays.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@sjdowntown.com, attn: Director of Marketing and Communications
Background Information:
SJDA is a non-profit membership-based organization founded in 1986 that represents business and property owners working to enhance the vitality and livability of downtown San Jose. The purpose of the San Jose Downtown Association is to improve business conditions in downtown San Jose and promote a positive image of downtown through advertising, public relations and outdoor events.
Go to www.sjdowntown.com for more information.
Events and Marketing Internship
The San Jose Downtown Association’s (SJDA) Events and Marketing Internship is ideal for a candidate interested in gaining valuable event logistics, operations, promotions and marketing partnership experience. SJDA provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, fun, non-profit environment. The position allows interns a chance to work in a unique and creative atmosphere while gaining contacts and skills beneficial to a future career in a variety of areas, including event production.
Events and Promotions Internship duties consist of providing support to SJDA’s Events and Promotions Coordinator including the following potential duties:
- Assist with promotional and/or production duties associated with these events: Starlight Cinema (Saturdays, July 6, 20 and Aug. 3, 17), Dine Downtown (July 11-21); and other partner related events: Pobladores Night Market (Thursdays, May-July) and CityDance (Third Thursdays, June – September).
- Experiences may include assisting with: production/logistical planning and prep work; vendor and sponsor outreach/pre-event advancements; on site set up/tear down, management of vendors/contractors/sponsors, volunteer scheduling and oversight.
- Assist Marketing team with fulfilling media, marketing and other partner promotional trade agreements which may include: purchasing, tracking and distributing gift cards.
- Assist with developing and tracking promotional marketing efforts. Experiences may include: coordinating on-site promotions, ensuring events are cross-promoted at other events; photo and collateral archiving for event recap reports: conducting event surveys and formulating results.
- Assist with neighborhood and business promotional outreach efforts associated with all events.
Necessary Qualifications:
- MAC proficient – including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Knowledge of Adobe applications and shared Google Docs a plus.
- Willingness to learn via hands-on, on-site experience.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills – comfortable with face-to-face and phone conversations with a variety of partners.
- Ability to work independently, and willingness to take on a full range of tasks.
Schedule & Dates
15-20 hours per week. Some events are on weekday evenings and weekends.
June 1 – September 1 (flexible and dependent on the applicant’s school schedule)
Compensation: This is a temporary, part-time paid internship position ($20 per hour) and is not eligible to participate in company benefits, personal time off or paid holidays.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@sjdowntown.com.
Background Information
The San Jose Downtown Association is a non-profit membership based organization founded in 1986 that represents business and property owners working to enhance the vitality and livability of downtown San Jose. The purpose of the San Jose Downtown Association is to improve business conditions in downtown San Jose and promote a clean, safe and positive image of downtown through advertising, public relations and outdoor events. Visit sjdowntown.com for more information.
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