Position Details

Status:  Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt

Salary:  Starts at $14.00 per hour (Depending on Qualifications), monthly phone stipend

Location: City Center

Duration of Assignment: Position begins in May 2019, 5 days per week through August (negotiable start/end dates).

Hours: Varies based on business need; will include occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours onsite at Parks & Recreation programming and events. Position will average approximately 40/hours a week.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Recreation Manager and Communications Manager; receives work direction from Community Center, Recreation and Communications Division teams.

Position Responsibilities

The Marketing Intern supports the implementation of the Parks and Recreation online and social media marketing efforts. The Marketing Intern’s primary responsibilities include:

1. Work collaboratively with Parks and Recreation Department and Communications staff on developing promotional content to be published across various online and social media channels.
2. Create social media editorial calendar to ensure future success of marketing efforts.
3. Research best practices and make recommendations for enhancing Parks and Recreation online and social media marketing efforts.
4. Support social media engagement efforts targeted to focused market segments within the Eden Prairie community.
5. Collaborate with staff to leverage a social media-based employee recruitment campaign.
6. Take ownership of photography and videography for social media use at summer events and programs.

While these areas are the primary focus, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City. The Marketing Intern will collaborate with City staff from the Parks and Recreation Department as well as the Communications Division to ensure the successful execution of the Parks and Recreation Department’s online and social media marketing efforts.

Position Requirements

Education: High school diploma required; must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as marketing or communications.

Work Experience: Previous internship experience preferred. Must have experience working independently with minimal supervision in a busy environment.

Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of all social media channels and how to leverage social media engagement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, One Note, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Proficiency in photography and videography and editing using personal smart phone.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills. Strong project management skills. Strong attention to detail. Driven, confident, assertive interpersonal skills.

City Expectations

All employees are expected to contribute to the success of our organization by demonstrating the shared values: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Performance, Relationships.

Position Specific Expectations

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

Problem Solving: Uses judgment to solve difficult problems in a timely manner; compares possible options; uses reasoning to explain necessary next steps; looks beyond the obvious; challenges the first answer and seeks alternatives; probes several resources to obtain relevant information.

City of Eden Prairie Pre-Employment Process

The City of Eden Prairie conducts professional reference and a criminal history check including a driver’s check (must have valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and reliable transportation) for this position. All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.

*All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.

City of Eden Prairie Application Process

Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2019

Review Applications:  February 4-8, 2019

Interviews: February 11-15, 2019

Expected Start Date:  May, 2019 - Flexible depending on school schedule