The Town of Snow Hill Marketing Media Consultant Internship
Public Service Fellows Program Overview
The Public Service Fellows (PSF) Program began in 2014 with support from the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. Since its inception 101 undergraduate students have completed internships with 58 organizations located in 14 North Carolina counties. The goal of the program is to foster workplace experiences for undergraduates at ECU while helping rural communities build professional capacity to address public issues.
Starting in 2020, up to 20 students will be chosen each year for SECU Public Fellow Internships (PFI). PFI participants will take part in 20 hours of leadership and professional development workshops in addition to the 330-hour PSF internship experience. Each student selected for the program receives a stipend of $4,500.
Students will be expected to attend a two day orientation May 14-15 at ECU, attend 2 scheduled workshops one midway through the internship, one at the end within a few weeks of school starting and they will be required to present at SECU advisory board meeting either during or after their internship.
Position Summary
Review and evaluate all existing methods of the Town’s communication with citizens (website, Facebook, print, telephone). Compare and contrast the TOSH website to other “better” websites. After evaluation, recommend improvements geared toward improving messages, ease of access, linkages, and improving and updating the “methods” so that they are both user friendly, as well as sustainable to easily administer on regular basis. Prepare an implementation plan and then implement solutions.
Address communication with those who do not use social media.
Internship Location & Supervisor Information
The Town of Snow Hill’s local government provides efficient, effective, and equitable municipal services to our 1600 residents and visitors. Municipal services include police protection, fire protection, public utilities, public works, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, and economic development.
Town Hall is located at 903 SE Second St, Snow Hill, NC 278580. The PFI student will report directly to John Bauer, Town Manager and Laquita Davis, Town Clerk.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work with minimal supervision, can multi-task, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, creative, demonstrate time management skills, and work in a diverse, team-based environment, produce implement and test out improved results.
Start & End Dates
May 14th, 2020 to August 15th, 2020
Majors Targeted
Communication, Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration, Media Relations, Marketing
Application Process
Applicants must complete a PFI application and submit a resume to be considered. Applications are available at https://rede.ecu.edu/engagement/programs-and-initiatives/secu-pfi/.
All students selected for the PFI program must have undergraduate status and meet the following eligibility requirements by the internship start date:
- North Carolina resident
- 0 GPA or higher in major field of study
- Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours
East Carolina University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and as such encourages applications from qualified women and minorities.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at 252.737.1016 (voice/TTY).
Federal law requires proper documentation of identity and employability at the time of employment.