About The Role

Job Overview

This is an exciting job opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Business / Community Services. The Communications Intern will support the project team with the following responsibilities:

Support communication and marketing projects by identifying audience needs, gathering information, and developing engaging content.
Assist with the creation of written communication materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, articles, success stories, and other materials.
Assist in creating and managing content for social media platforms to promote programs, events, and organizational initiatives.
Support the development of visual communication materials using graphic design and multimedia tools.
Assist with event promotion and communication efforts for workshops, training sessions, and community outreach activities.
Help maintain consistent messaging across communication channels.
Monitor and report on communication and social media engagement metrics.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing or have completed a degree in Communications, English, Humanities, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of major social media platforms and best practices for content creation and engagement and/or willingness to learn
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently.
Ability to work independently and ask for assistance when needed.
Ability to work collectively with a team to promote program goals and outcomes effectively.

Schedule

Ability to work 10 to 20 hours per week. The team is willing to work with the student’s class schedule
This internship is possible to be structured as a remote opportunity with weekly check-in times and occasional scheduled times to join the team in person a t LCCC in the DEC building (151 Innovation Drive, Elyria). The project team will work with the selected intern to explore transportation options as needed.

About LCCC

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.