Description:
Old Dominion University’s Coalition of Black Faculty & Administrators seeks a Graduate student to assist event planning, marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and event planning while working for a well-known higher education institution. Position is open for fall, spring and summer semesters. Requires an average 8 – 10 hours/week (flexible depending on event schedule; as necessary to receive academic credit).
Responsibilities:
- Assist with social media management, social media postings, presentations and event materials
- Assist in strategy and content development for marketing, activities, membership campaigns activities, etc. to support the Coalition as opportunities arise
- Attend CBFA meetings and CBFA sponsored activities
- Provide resource information to CBFA members, other Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and ODU faculty and staff
- Maintain various calendars and CBFA email correspondence
- Provide support in the planning of projects, workshops and special events related to diversity, inclusion, employee retention, etc.
- Promote CBFA events and opportunities to the Monarch and greater Hampton Roads communities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in social media management
- Great organizational and event planning skills
- Excellent attention to details
- General institutional knowledge including campus locations, services, and resources
- Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Google G Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Outlook, etc.
- Have a genuine interest in the importance of diversity and inclusion within various aspects of higher education
- Resourcefulness, creativity and graphic design skills welcome!
Contact:
Monica Taylor
President Elect 2018-2019
The Coalition of Black Faculty & Administrators
1021 Student Success Center
Norfolk, VA 23529
Office: 757-683-3094