Communications Internship

Communications Intern

The Downtown Springfield Association is seeking a Communications Intern who demonstrates competency and passion for:

• Organizational skills
• Hospitality-first mindset
• Basic photo & video editing skills
• Basic copywriting skills
• Creative problem solver
• Research and data driven
• Familiar with Google programs & Adobe Suite
• Social media

Preferred Skills:

• Photo & video editing
• Proficiency in Mailchimp or related email marketing platform
• Proficiency in digital ad platforms (Google Ads, Facebook, etc.)
• Graphic design

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the DSA Communications Manager in enhancing the digital presence for Downtown Springfield
• Posting event information on the itsalldowntown.com website and weekly emails
• Creating high quality business highlights for social media channels
• Posting event info on other local websites
• Placement of event posters to encourage patrons to come Downtown
• Other duties as assigned by the DSA staff team

Time Commitment:

• May through August 2024
• 10-15 hours per week (about 250 hours in total)

Compensation:

• This is a paid internship ($13/hour)
• with valuable connections in the local community
• In addition, academic credit and flexible work locations can be arranged.

Public Space Activation Intern

The Downtown Springfield Association is seeking a Public Space Activation Intern who demonstrates competency and passion for:

• Top-notch organizational skills
• Hospitality-first mindset
• Basic communications skills
• Creative problem solver
• Research and data driven
• Familiar with Google Drive programs

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the DSA Executive Director with the following community events in Downtown Springfield
• Downtown Wiffle League & Pickle Wednesdays
• Grassroots music concerts featuring local performers
• Public markets highlighting Downtown businesses and area artists and crafters
• Other DSA events as time allows
• Primary duties include assisting the DSA Executive Director with the following:
• Draft participant communication
• Gather collateral for communications
• Cook up event logistics
• Work the events
• Manage event listings (locations, times, parking, etc.)

Time Commitment:

• May through December 2024
• 10-15 hours per week (about 250 hours in total)

Compensation:

• This is a paid internship ($13/hour)
• with valuable connections in the local community
• In addition, academic credit and flexible work locations can be arranged.